Quote by Sydney Pollack

I didn't grow up thinking of movies as film, or art, but as movies, something to do on a Saturday afternoon.

I didn't grow up thinking of movies as film, or art, but as

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their childhood perception of movies. They explain that they did not consider films to be a form of art or cinema during their upbringing. Instead, movies were seen as a simple activity to engage in on a leisurely Saturday afternoon. This perspective suggests a more casual and recreational approach to viewing movies, rather than recognizing them as a profound artistic medium.

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