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The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death
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"The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death"

- Jim Morrison

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The quote by Jim Morrison speaks to the power of movie theater to stimulate emotion and produce a sense of connection between the audience and the characters on the screen. By suggesting that the appeal of movie theater depends on the fear of death, Morrison is recommending that cinema can be an effective tool for checking out death and the human experience. Through movie theater, we can explore our own death and the mortality of those around us, and in doing so, acquire a higher understanding of our own lives and the lives of others. Movie theater can also supply a sense of comfort and solace in the face of death, allowing us to explore our fears and concern terms with our own death. Eventually, Morrison's quote speaks to the power of cinema to evoke emotion and provide a sense of connection and understanding in the face of death.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jim Morrison between December 8, 1943 and July 3, 1971. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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