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“You have the power to pause stuff and you have the power to go to the bathroom. You can do whatever you want in your own home. It's a much more relaxed thing. It's more like a book, it seems to me. That's kind of the way I watch movies.”

Quote by David Fincher

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David Fincher is a renowned film director known for his distinctive visual style and profound treatment of complex themes. His works include 'Se7en', 'The Social Network', and 'Gone Girl', which have not only been commercially successful but also widely acclaimed. more

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