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Based on a true story is a come-on, the aesthetic equivalent of no loan request refused. For, at best, the creator has fashioned a film based on his understanding of, interpretation of, and reduction of the report of an

"Based on a true story" is a come-on, the aesthetic equivalent of "no loan request refused." For, at best, the creator has fashioned a film based on his understanding of, interpretation of, and reduction of the report of an actual occurrence.

David Mamet
Understanding, Stories, Film
David Mamet (2008). “Bambi vs. Godzilla: On the Nature, Purpose, and Practice of the Movie Business”, p.154, Vintage

Hitchcock denigrated American films, saying they were all 'pictures of people talking' - as, indeed, most of them are.

David Mamet
Talking, People, Film
David Mamet (1991). “On Directing Film”, Penguin Group USA

Film is a collaborative business: bend over.

David Mamet
Film
David Mamet (1987). “House of Games: A Screenplay”, p.15, Grove Press

Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama but thrills.

David Mamet
Drama, Amusement, Film

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