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“What science-fiction premises do is it gives you a "what-if" prism to look at the contemporary world with a wack on the side of the head.”

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Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne is an American film director known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into American social reality. His works often explore themes of family, love, and social issues in a humorous and satirical manner. more

“I read reviews of critics I respect and feel I can learn something from. Right now there are a lot of bottom-feeder critics who just have access to a computer and don't necessarily have an academic or cinema background that I can detect, so I tend to ignore that and stay with the same top-tier critics that I've come to respect. I like reading a good review - it doesn't have to be favorable, but a well-thought-out one - because I very much appreciate the relationship of directors and critics.”

Reading Computer Appreciate Critics Academic

Author:Alexander Payne

“Just because I make films doesn't mean I think they're great. I just make them and then when I'm done with them I'm just a filmgoer like I always am. They're all lessons. I'm still in film school, honestly. And this one is just a dry run for whatever the next one is.”

Thinking Mean Done Running School Film Honestly

Author:Alexander Payne

“Were "A Clockwork Orange" or "Blue Velvet" released today, would they have the same power to shock that they had when they came out? Are we too inured by that torrent of images and the ridiculousness of modern political life, so that nothing shocks us anymore? What does it take to shock someone today - or at least jolt them? I don't have an answer. I'm just asking the question.”

Today Political Modern Clockwork

Author:Alexander Payne

“I'd love to be a director-for-hire and get a nice paycheck and captain one of those big ships, but I think studios mistakenly think I want to write what I direct - which I don't. I write out of desperation, because I never get a script I like, other than "Nebraska." It's a matter of: What's the screenplay? Is it intelligent? Is it human? I don't care what genre, what scale. I'm here for the movies.”

Thinking Writing Care Nice Direct Intelligent Desperation

Author:Alexander Payne

“China's social media is becoming more and more influential; I think this is a very good thing. In China, social media gives people an outlet to post about themselves, to find out information from other people. Everyone is very focused on social media and this will be the same in the future.”

People Thinking Giving Good Things Very Good Social Media Focused Influential

Author:Yang Mi

“When I post on Weibo, I try my best to post things that are aspirational and have a positive energy. I often think that maybe people who see my posts are still growing up and in a stage where they are choosing the kind of life they will have. If they see something good and that can influence them, this makes me think that Weibo can be a positive force for young people in China.”

People Thinking Trying Kind Energy Growing Up Influence Positive Energy

Author:Yang Mi

“I like to look at American and European street style. Basically, I look at things I like and want to buy, just like everyone else. But having said that, I think that it can be a bad idea to pay too close attention to someone else's total look.”

Thinking Attention Style

Author:Yang Mi

“I think style is both something that you have naturally and something you need to study. The most important thing is to find your personal style, your personal difference and choose things that suit you best and bring out your personal attributes.”

Thinking Important Study Style Personal Style

Author:Yang Mi

“I do think music and the arts are imperative for our kids for their creative learning and their emotional education, which breeds better adults. I'm doing what I can to try and pick up the slack and I applaud anyone who tries to give back to their community.”

Thinking Giving Trying Art Kids Community Creative Emotional Giving Back

Author:Sarah McLachlan

“We are used to being sold out by people we elect.”

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