Comparisons Quote by Ti West
“Well, I'll take comparisons to Lars Von Trier all day long.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Magazine "Sight & Sound", 2023
Comparing oneself to auteur Lars von Trier highlights a preference for bold, provocative storytelling.
In simple terms: Admiration for daring cinematic style.
Key Takeaway
Embrace boldness in creative work.
Themes
cinema
inspiration
artistic boldness
comparisons
creative identity
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- filmmakers
- film students
- critics
- audiences
- creative teams
Key Concepts
film theory
directorial style
genre experimentation
personal branding
artistic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How does von Trier influence your approach?
- What balance between homage and originality?
A Different Perspective
Risky comparisons may invite unwanted expectations.
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![“It's not the plot [of Valley of Violence] - the plot is the reason to get all these things to happen, all these character moments to happen. It was always meant to have these two perspectives.” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3dc/ti-west-2310_character_it-s-not-the-plot-of-valley-of-violence_20670.jpg)
![“I wrote [Valley of Violence] entirely with James Ransone in mind. I get such a joy out of watching his performance and seeing people watch this. He's so great. The bravado thing and the foolishness, he does them both so well. It's weird because he's so hateable in the movie, but in the end, you're…” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26f/ti-west-2310_bravado_i-wrote-valley-of-violence-entirely-with_69257.jpg)
