Quote by Ang Lee

I look at American movies, the big muscles, and try to apply that to Chinese film-making.

I look at American movies, the big muscles, and try to apply

Summary

This quote seems to indicate that the speaker, possibly a Chinese filmmaker, uses American movies as a source of inspiration or reference point for their own work. They specifically mention the prominence of big muscles in American films, suggesting an interest in incorporating similar elements into Chinese filmmaking. Perhaps the quote reflects the idea of adopting certain stylistic or narrative aspects from American cinema and adapting them to fit the Chinese context, potentially embracing popular trends or characteristics associated with American movies to enhance the impact of Chinese films.

By Ang Lee

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