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Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But especially movies for or about teenagers have to be really dumb!
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"Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But especially movies for or about teenagers have to be really dumb!"

- Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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This quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaks to the concept that Hollywood tends to dumb down movies, particularly those that are targeted at or about teenagers. He is suggesting that Hollywood has a narrow view of what teenagers are interested in and what they can handle, and as a result, they produce movies that are excessively simplistic and lack depth. This is a disservice to teenagers, as it indicates that they are not efficient in engaging with more complex stories and styles. It also indicates that Hollywood does not take teenagers seriously as an audience, which they are unworthy purchasing. This quote speaks with the need for Hollywood to produce more thoughtful and significant movies for teenagers, and to acknowledge them as an essential and important audience.

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This quote is written / told by Joseph Gordon-Levitt somewhere between February 17, 1981 and today. He/she was a famous author. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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