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Big screen Quote by Steven Soderbergh

“I've never been a snob. It [movie] is just about stories. And I've never felt just because it's a big screen and you plop down your eight bucks that gives it a special meaning. It's just "Are you good at telling a story?"” quote by Steven Soderbergh
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“I've never been a snob. It [movie] is just about stories. And I've never felt just because it's a big screen and you plop down your eight bucks that gives it a special meaning. It's just "Are you good at telling a story?"”

Steven Soderbergh

About This Quote

Source Interview: Film Director Talk, 2015

He rejects snobbery, focusing on storytelling quality over budget or prestige.

In simple terms: Stories matter more than big screens and money.

Key Takeaway

Judge films by narrative skill, not cost.

Themes

storytelling humility critique

Mood

analytical critical

Type

reflective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • movie reviews
  • film festivals
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

film artistic value consumer perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a story compelling?
  • Can low‑budget films be superior?
A Different Perspective

High budgets can mask poor storytelling.

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