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“Public posturing notwithstanding, when trash becomes a hit no filmmaker worth his salt takes it seriously.” quote by Mahesh Manjrekar
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“Public posturing notwithstanding, when trash becomes a hit no filmmaker worth his salt takes it seriously.”

Mahesh Manjrekar

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Source Film criticism article, 2015

Popular, lowbrow works are often dismissed by serious filmmakers.

In simple terms: Filmmakers ignore trash hits.

Key Takeaway

Value audience taste alongside artistic merit.

Themes

culture media criticism popularity

Mood

critical contemplative

Type

analytical reflective

When to use this quote

  • movie reviews
  • festival programming
  • marketing strategies
  • academic courses

Key Concepts

film studies sociology economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some creators dismiss popular works?
  • Can commercial success coexist with artistic integrity?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue genuine artistic merit in mass appeal.

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