Cinema Quote by Margot Kidder
“It's no accident that all the awards are for smaller movies. When you have $100 million in the budget for a movie, there's something obscenely wrong with the picture. But we didn't in those days, so it was fun.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film industry commentary, 1990s
Suggests smaller-budget films often earn more awards, implying that large budgets can hinder artistic quality.
In simple terms: Small films win awards; big budgets can be problematic.
Key Takeaway
Focus on storytelling over spending.
Themes
artistic merit
budget constraints
award recognition
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
industry
artistic
When to use this quote
- independent filmmaking
- budget planning
- award campaigning
- studio decision-making
Key Concepts
film economics
creative integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some big-budget movies succeed critically?
- How can indie films compete with major studios?
A Different Perspective
High budgets can also produce acclaimed works.
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