Quote by Tom Hanks

Everybody has something that chews them up and, for me, that thing was always loneliness. The cinema has the power to make you not feel lonely, even when you are.

Everybody has something that chews them up and, for me, that

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This quote suggests that loneliness can be a troublesome feeling for many individuals. However, the cinema possesses a unique ability to alleviate this solitude. Watching movies allows people to immerse themselves in a world different from their own, enabling them to escape their loneliness temporarily. The captivating nature of cinema grants individuals the illusion of companionship and helps them feel less alone, even if their personal loneliness persists.

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