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People say I pay too much attention to the look of a movie but for Gods sake, Im not producing a Radio 4 Play for Today,
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"People say I pay too much attention to the look of a movie but for God's sake, I'm not producing a Radio 4 Play for Today, I'm making a movie that people are going to look at"

- Ridley Scott

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In this quote, Ridley Scott is safeguarding his focus on the appearances of his movies. He acknowledges that some individuals might criticize him for paying excessive attention to the appearance of his movies, however he argues that as a filmmaker, it is his task to develop a visually enticing experience for the audience. He dismisses the idea that he need to prioritize the discussion and storytelling over the visuals, comparing his work to a Radio 4 Play for Today, which is mainly an audio experience. Scott highlights that he is making a motion picture, a medium that relies heavily on visual components to captivate and engage viewers.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Ridley Scott somewhere between November 30, 1937 and today. He was a famous Director from United Kingdom. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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