Quote by Robert Towne

I think that those are the things that you can uniquely do with film that are difficult to do anywhere else: they can bring a picture to life, give it a natural and historical context and make you feel that everything else is suddenly credible.

I think that those are the things that you can uniquely do w

Summary

This quote highlights the distinct power of film as a medium. It suggests that film has the ability to bring images to life, providing them with a sense of authenticity and historical relevance. The quote also implies that film has the potential to suspend disbelief and make the audience believe in the story being portrayed, creating a sense of credibility that may not be achievable through other forms of media. Ultimately, it emphasizes the unique and immersive qualities of film as an art form.

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By Robert Towne

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