“The bigger problem still is that it determines in many ways what movies get made in the first place. Because as sources of finance are considering a project, they ask themselves, "Does this lend itself to a simplistic marketing approach which will guarantee a big opening weekend?" As a movie-goer, I think that's tragic, because when you look back at those movies that made us fall in love with movies in the first place, most of them were not high-concept, and most of them would not have "won their weekend."”
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Curtis Hanson
Curtis Hanson was an accomplished American film director known for his significant contributions to the film industry. His works spanned various genres, including drama, thriller, and crime. Hanson's directing career began in the 1970s, and his films have gained widespread recognition in the industry. more
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