Change Quote by Nicolas Winding Refn
“Hollywood is Hollywood. It'll never change, although it does go through its own transformations. I think that there's this obsessiveness with making money, which has gotten out of proportion.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, 2013
The film industry is portrayed as unchanging despite internal shifts, driven by an excessive focus on profit.
In simple terms: Hollywood stays the same, obsessed with money.
Key Takeaway
Balance artistic integrity with financial goals.
Themes
film industry
commercialism
change
culture
art
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
cynical
insightful
When to use this quote
- studio negotiations
- independent filmmaking
- audience expectations
- budget planning
Key Concepts
capitalism
creative tension
industry cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- Is profit always detrimental to creativity?
- How can creators resist commercial pressure?
A Different Perspective
Profit focus can stifle innovation and artistic risk.
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