I realized what interested me as a student of film was one thing and the movies that I liked were another.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that Sam Raimi learned there's a difference between the movies he studied and enjoyed as a film student, and the movies he personally liked to watch for fun. Sometimes, the films we learn about in school are not the same as the ones we actually prefer to see for entertainment.

About Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi is an American filmmaker best known for directing the Evil Dead and Spider-Man franchises. He has a highly dynamic visual style and has also produced successful TV series like Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess.

More about the author