Cinema Quote by Zooey Deschanel
“I'm more of a classic thriller/Hitchcock kind of gal myself. I don't watch a lot of new horror films, but I like The Ring. I haven't seen a horror movie since that. I'm not a genre-oriented person, I'm not like 'Oh I'm into this genre or that genre'. I like anything as long as it's well made and the acting's good and has an interesting thing it's saying, then I'm interested.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Late Late Show with James Corden", 2015
She values quality storytelling over genre labels, preferring well‑crafted films with strong acting and meaning.
In simple terms: Good craft matters more than genre.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth and craft in media.
Themes
film appreciation
quality over genre
craftsmanship
personal taste
Mood
conversational
analytical
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- movie night
- film club
- personal recommendation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
cinema studies
narrative analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a film truly well‑made?
- How do you define “interesting thing it’s saying”?
A Different Perspective
Genre can limit openness to diverse stories.
![“I've never done a movie in that genre, and I love a lot of those movies. I watched the director's [David Freyne] short film [The First Wave], which I loved. And the script was just so good. He's found this way to tell a new story.” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c9d/ellen-page-2745_cinema_i-ve-never-done-a-movie-in-that-genre-an_3185499.jpg)
