The studios are very much business. Maybe it was always that way. It is really commercial now. Judgments are made and directions are given to make the cash register ring.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that movie studios are primarily focused on making money rather than art. The studios make decisions and give instructions to their actors and directors to ensure their movies make a lot of money, like ringing up sales at the cash register. This can mean the studios are more interested in creating popular, commercial films than ones that are truly creative or meaningful.
About Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest is an acclaimed American actress who has won two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for her outstanding performances. She has appeared in numerous popular films, including Footloose, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and Edward Scissorhands, showcasing her versatility and talent across a wide range of roles.
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The studios are very much business. Maybe it was always that way. It is really commercial now. Judgments are made and directions are given to make the cash register ring.
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Directors say that you should get actors before they are recognized. They will be a pain or have an opinion.
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Woody is so musical in his filmmaking. I’ve never worked with anyone I’ve trusted so completely. He won’t let you hit a false note.
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I had to choose, I’d be so sad. They are flip sides of the same coin. I love both comedy and drama.
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I look at the kids coming out of Yale. They are so intelligent with their careers. I wish I had that.
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The formula is the star. I couldn’t work inside that formula.
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I’ve been grateful for what comes along.
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Unless you are unique, your opinion goes out the window.
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I used to watch dailies and felt I had to keep on top of the character, but I don’t feel that any more.
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Sweet things happen. They still do.
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I shot Footloose nearby, and we used to hike. Very fond memories.
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It was just this crazy craziness, and the fact that it was shot in Paris, and it had these incredible people in it. It was an easy thing to say yes to.
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I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting role. I couldn’t take their formula and bring what I had, my humor, my ideas, and make it my own.
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You are at the mercies of the dailies. With an indie you don’t have that.
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What I love is a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. I’ll just have peanut butter and bananas, then peanut butter and pickles. Peanut butter and chocolate I don’t recommend.
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Young people are more intelligent and sophisticated.
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I recently turned down a film that I didn’t want my kids to see. Priorities shift. Sometimes I’m sad about that, but not enough to do anything about it.
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Theater is not to make a living, so I don’t have the money pressure.
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I’m more aware of time. The element of time.
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