Action Quote by Michel Hazanavicius
“I went to Hollywood. I put the action in Hollywood. I watched a lot of movies, maybe 100 or something close to that. I have tons of DVDs now at home. I don't know what to do with them because they're not useful anymore. My kids never watched them. I read a lot of autobiographies, listened to a lot of music by classical era composers like Franz Waxman, Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann, Alfred Newman and Leonard Bernstein. I listened to only that kind of music the entire time I was writing, even at home.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Director Michel Hazanavicius on personal collections, 2022
He reflects on accumulating media and music that no longer serve a practical purpose, highlighting a sense of excess and nostalgia.
In simple terms: He has many DVDs and loves classical film music but feels they’re now useless.
Key Takeaway
Consider curating or sharing unused items.
Themes
nostalgia
media consumption
overwhelm
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
personal
cultural
When to use this quote
- organizing home media
- sharing with friends
- donating DVDs
- creating playlists
- reflecting on creative influences
Key Concepts
archival impulse
cultural appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you repurpose or share your collection?
- What does this media say about your creative process?
A Different Perspective
The emotional value of items may outweigh practical utility, making disposal hard.
