Famous quote by Frances McDormand

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Most womens pictures are as boring and as formulaic as mens pictures. In place of a car chase or a battle scene, what yo
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"Most women's pictures are as boring and as formulaic as men's pictures. In place of a car chase or a battle scene, what you get is an extreme closeup of a woman breaking down"

- Frances McDormand

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This quote by Frances McDormand is a critique of the way women are represented in films. She is suggesting that most of movies including women personalities are frequently standard as well as uninteresting, with the very same close-up shots of a female crying or damaging down. This is in comparison to the action-packed car chases as well as battle scenes that are typically seen in movies including male characters. McDormand is highlighting the lack of diversity in the method women are portrayed in movies, and also the demand for more interesting and varied tales featuring female personalities. She is calling for even more imaginative and also special tales that can showcase the toughness and also complexity of women personalities.

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Frances McDormand This quote is written / told by Frances McDormand somewhere between June 23, 1957 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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