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“The kind of pace that you want to use in a Western - just to acknowledge the land in the distance that everyone has to travel, and the way things develop sort of slowly - it's almost the antithetical of what's currently going on in the movies, you know.” quote by Lawrence Kasdan
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“The kind of pace that you want to use in a Western - just to acknowledge the land in the distance that everyone has to travel, and the way things develop sort of slowly - it's almost the antithetical of what's currently going on in the movies, you know.”

Lawrence Kasdan

About This Quote

Describes a desired cinematic pacing that honors gradual development and landscape, contrasting with fast‑paced modern films.

In simple terms: Slow, thoughtful pacing highlights setting and growth.

Key Takeaway

Consider pacing that lets stories unfold naturally.

Themes

storytelling cinema tempo

Mood

contemplative artistic

Type

philosophical instructional

When to use this quote

  • film directing
  • screenwriting
  • indie cinema

Key Concepts

narrative rhythm visual storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pacing affect audience immersion?
  • What benefits arise from slower storytelling?
A Different Perspective

May be less commercially appealing.

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