Big screen Quote by Richard Linklater
“Definitely my generation and beyond grew up in theaters and when you make a film you think of the theatrical experience. You think of that big screen in the darkened theater with a lot of people, so that's always the thought behind it. If that's the case, it's nice if that's available. That's great, but I don't really mind if they're watching films on a plane. I don't mind. Anybody who just wants to watch a movie, I can't complain. If that's the way they're going to watch them, that's the way they watch them. Who am I to judge?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Director Richard Linklater, 2019
The cinematic experience is personal; the medium doesn’t matter as long as the story resonates.
In simple terms: Story matters more than venue.
Focus on storytelling, not the platform.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- movie nights
- airplane entertainment
- streaming services
- film festivals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer watching films alone or with others?
- How does setting affect your immersion?
Some audiences value communal viewing over solitary.