Audience Quote by Muriel Rukeyser
“Hollywood works continually to keep its standard of contempt for the audience.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Standard of Contempt", 1972
Hollywood deliberately maintains a dismissive attitude toward audiences, prioritizing profit and spectacle over genuine artistic respect.
In simple terms: Hollywood often looks down on viewers.
Key Takeaway
Demand higher artistic standards from media.
Themes
media criticism
art vs commerce
audience respect
culture
contempt
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
literary
cultural
When to use this quote
- film reviews
- media literacy workshops
- public debates
Key Concepts
media theory
cultural studies
consumerism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you think contempt persists?
- How can audiences support respectful art?
A Different Perspective
Not all creators share this view; some aim to uplift.
