Quote by Alexander Payne

I guess maybe I try to make movies that are closer to real life than are many Hollywood movies. But I still try to stay within a commercial narrative, a contemporary American vernacular.

I guess maybe I try to make movies that are closer to real l

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This quote suggests that the speaker, potentially a film director or maker, strives to create movies that portray real-life situations more accurately compared to many mainstream Hollywood films. However, they still aim to follow a commercial narrative and incorporate a contemporary American style into their work. In essence, the speaker seeks a balance between authenticity and commercial appeal in their movies.

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