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David Mamet

Movies were never an art form, they were entertainment. It just evolved into an art form from there, and it's still evolving in different ways.

David Mamet

Movies

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

David Mamet is saying that movies started out simply to entertain people, not to be considered serious or artistic. Over time, however, they developed qualities that made them a form of art, and this process of change continues in new directions.

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