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Filmmaking Quote by Ti West

“X' was a movie that in some ways was about how independent filmmaking had an effect on people. 'Pearl' in many ways is like how a more glamorous Hollywood idea of lifestyle would affect people.” quote by Ti West — Download Open image

“X' was a movie that in some ways was about how independent filmmaking had an effect on people. 'Pearl' in many ways is like how a more glamorous Hollywood idea of lifestyle would affect people.”

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