"Well, I was born and raised in the Midwest, in Indiana specifically, and my childhood was full of weekend movies, you know, the Saturday and Sunday popcorn movies"
- Sydney Pollack
About this Quote
Sydney Pollack's quote speaks to the nostalgia of growing up in the Midwest. It paints a picture of an easier time, when the weekend was a time to unwind and delight in the basic satisfaction of life. The reference of popcorn movies suggests that Pollack's youth was filled with family-friendly films, which gave home entertainment and joy. This quote likewise speaks to the significance of family and community in the Midwest, as it was likely that Pollack and his household would have gone to the films together. The quote is a pointer of the importance of spending quality time with family and friends, and of the delights of youth. It is a suggestion of the significance of taking time to enjoy the simple things in life.
This quote is written / told by Sydney Pollack between July 1, 1934 and May 26, 2008. He/she was a famous Director from USA.
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