It’s not color, it’s like pouring 40 tablespoons of sugar water over a roast.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is comparing the use of color in filmmaking to pouring a lot of sugar water over a roast. The director is saying that using too much color or being overly colorful is not a good thing. It's like drowning the main subject (the roast) in a sweet liquid, which would ruin the flavor and the overall presentation of the dish. In the same way, using too much color in a film can distract from the main story and characters, making the visuals too busy and overwhelming.
About John Huston
John Huston was a renowned American film director, screenwriter, and actor who directed numerous acclaimed films over his 46-year career. He won two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, and his work is considered cinematic classics today. Huston was also the father of actress Anjelica Huston, whom he directed to an Oscar win.
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