Amendment Quote by Nicholas Meyer
“So the Lincoln movie gets trashed because Connecticut voted for the amendment - not to mention how the people in Connecticut feel - but there's a lot of that. And I think it precedes from a fundamental misunderstanding of cinema. They are entertainment. And I'd like to say that entertainment isn't a synonym for disposable or mindless or stupid. Hamlet? Pretty entertaining from where I come from.”
About This Quote
Cinema is entertainment, not merely disposable; artistic works can be both enjoyable and meaningful.
In simple terms: Films can be entertaining and meaningful.
Key Takeaway
Value both fun and depth in movies.
Themes
art
entertainment
interpretation
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- educational media
- creative writing
Key Concepts
media theory
cultural criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate entertainment from art?
- Can a film be both fun and profound?
A Different Perspective
Entertainment may be dismissed as trivial.
![“It [Lincoln movie] had nothing to do with politics. It had nothing to do with holding a mirror up to the way we conduct our business on Capitol Hill. This was meant to be a story, a Lincoln portrait if you will. I think any time is the right time for a very compelling story, any time.” quote by Steven Spielberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ff/steven-spielberg-963_capitol_it-lincoln-movie-had-nothing-to-do-with_993663.jpg)
