"What I think happens today is that a lot of filmmakers look at other films that are retro pieces, like L.A. Confidential, and say, oh, that's period. We didn't want to do the stereotypical stuff"
- Ted Demme
About this Quote
This quote by Ted Demme speaks to the concept that filmmakers today are aiming to create films that are not stereotypical or cliche. Instead, they are looking to produce films that are distinct and initial, typically taking inspiration from films of the past. By referencing the movie L.A. Confidential, Demme is suggesting that filmmakers are aiming to the past for motivation, but not necessarily to recreate the exact same kind of film. Instead, they are seeking to create something new and various, while still being real to the duration in which the film is set. This quote speaks to the idea that filmmakers today are aiming to produce something that is both distinct and authentic, while still being real to the duration in which the movie is set.
This quote is written / told by Ted Demme between October 26, 1963 and January 13, 2002. He/she was a famous Director from USA.
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