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Film-makers are always going to be interested in making movies that plug into society around them. That's what a vibrant, artistically alert community should be doing. After all, it would be sad if we only made films about alien robots.

Film-makers are always going to be interested in making movi

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This quote highlights the importance of film-makers creating movies that reflect the current society. It suggests that a vibrant and artistically aware community should be intrigued by the issues, trends, and stories happening around them. Making films solely about fictional concepts like alien robots is criticized as limiting and disconnected from reality. This quote encourages film-makers to embrace their role as storytellers and use their creativity to engage with the world they live in, emphasizing the value of movies that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

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