Quote by Ethan Hawke

The experience on that movie (Dead Poets Society) was, for lack of a better term, life-altering. Peter Weir has a unique talent for making movies that are intelligent but also mainstream. I've never been terribly successful at doing that.

The experience on that movie (Dead Poets Society) was, for l

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The quote reflects the speaker's profound impact from working on the film "Dead Poets Society" directed by Peter Weir. They describe the experience as transformative and life-altering. Additionally, the speaker acknowledges Peter Weir's talent for creating intelligent yet accessible mainstream movies, something they themselves feel they have struggled with. The quote conveys admiration for Weir's ability to strike a balance between artistic depth and commercial appeal, while also expressing a personal reflection on their own career.

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