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I think movies are a directors medium in the end. Theater is the actors medium. Theater is fast, and enjoyable, and trul
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"I think movies are a director's medium in the end. Theater is the actor's medium. Theater is fast, and enjoyable, and truly rewarding. I believe in great live performance"

- Sam Mendes

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Sam Mendes is revealing his opinion that films are a director's medium, while cinema is an actor's tool. He believes that movie theater is quick, enjoyable, as well as genuinely rewarding. He is highlighting the importance of real-time efficiency, and also just how it can be a great experience for both the target market as well as the actors. He is recommending that movie theater is a terrific way to experience a tale, as it is a lot more immediate as well as interesting than viewing a flick. He is likewise recommending that supervisors have more control over the end product in films, as they have the ability to shape the story as well as visuals to their own vision. He is highlighting the importance of both tools, as well as exactly how they can both be satisfying in different ways.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Sam Mendes somewhere between August 1, 1965 and today. He/she was a famous Director from United Kingdom. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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