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We have an uncanny ability to make birds do what we want them to do. In Blood Simple theres a shot from the bumper of a
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"We have an uncanny ability to make birds do what we want them to do. In Blood Simple there's a shot from the bumper of a car and it's going up this road and a huge flock of birds takes off at the perfect moment"

- Joel Coen

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This quote by Joel Coen speaks with the power of film-making and the capability of filmmakers to produce a specific environment or state of mind. The quote recommends that filmmakers have an incredible capability to make birds do what they desire them to do, which is shown in the movie Blood Simple. The shot of the car going up the road and the flock of birds removing at the perfect minute is a powerful image that communicates a sense of stress and thriller. This quote speaks to the power of film-making and the capability of filmmakers to produce a specific environment or state of mind. It also talks to the value of timing and the capability to capture the perfect moment. The quote recommends that filmmakers have an uncanny ability to make birds do what they desire them to do, which is shown in the film Blood Simple. This quote is a testament to the power of film-making and the capability of filmmakers to produce a certain atmosphere or mood. It also speaks to the significance of timing and the ability to capture the best moment.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joel Coen somewhere between November 29, 1954 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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