"It's like a piece of music; you never lose sight of the theme. Each scene pushes off to the next like music builds and you can almost hear the next chord progression, so it has a strict structure, which is very compelling"
- David Strathairn
About this Quote
This quote by David Strathairn is a metaphor for the structure of a film. He is comparing the structure of a movie to a piece of music, stating that each scene is like a chord progression that builds upon the previous one. He is suggesting that the structure of a film ought to be rigorous and engaging, like a piece of music. He is stressing the significance of having a strong structure in order to keep the audience engaged and to make sure that the story is told in an effective way. He is also suggesting that the structure should be consistent, so that the audience never forgets the style. This quote is a tip that structure is an important part of filmmaking and that it must be taken seriously.
This quote is written / told by David Strathairn somewhere between January 26, 1949 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
The author also have 15 other quotes.
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"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
