Quote by Quentin Tarantino

I just grew up watching a lot of movies. I'm attracted to this genre and that genre, this type of story, and that type of story. As I watch movies I make some version of it in my head that isn't quite what I'm seeing - taking the things I like and mixing them with stuff I've never seen before.

I just grew up watching a lot of movies. I'm attracted to th

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This quote is a portrayal of how the individual's love for movies has shaped their creative process. Growing up immersed in various film genres, they were drawn to particular types of stories. As they watched movies, they would mentally reconstruct them, incorporating their own unique visions into the mix. By combining elements they were fond of with unfamiliar aspects, they have developed a distinct perspective that blends originality with inspiration from their cinematic experiences.

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By Quentin Tarantino

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