Book Quote by William Monahan
“I'm in the film industry, and I very seldom go to the theater now. It could be work, not being in New York, that sort thing - because in New York, you do go to theaters; you can walk to a theater and then walk to a restaurant. But in places you have to drive out to the cineplex to see a movie, it's starting not to be worth it anymore. It's like the days when you went to get a book at the public library. You don't have to do that anymore. You just go on your iPad and all of a sudden you're reading The Duchess of Malfi.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
The convenience of digital media reduces the habit of physically attending theaters, likening it to the decline of library visits.
In simple terms: Digital access replaces going to theaters.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new ways to experience media.
Themes
technology
media consumption
convenience
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- film critics
- moviegoers
- students
- library patrons
Key Concepts
digital disruption
cultural shift
urban vs suburban life
Questions to Reflect On
- How does digital convenience change your appreciation of film?
- What do you miss about going to a theater?
A Different Perspective
Physical theater experience still offers community and immersion that screens cannot fully replicate.
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