Chapter
The Success of Commercially Viable and Human-Centric Films
45:38 - 50:30 (04:52)
Steven Spielberg suggests to filmmakers that the key to commercial success and critical acclaim lies in creating relatable and human stories that they themselves can be satisfied with, rather than solely aiming to make money with a film.
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The distance between critically acclaimed films and box office hits is growing, leaving aspiring filmmakers wondering how to make a successful film while also impressing critics.
45:38 - 47:43 (02:05)
Summary
The distance between critically acclaimed films and box office hits is growing, leaving aspiring filmmakers wondering how to make a successful film while also impressing critics. Spielberg advises to focus on telling the best story possible and let the success come naturally.
ChapterThe Success of Commercially Viable and Human-Centric Films
Episode"Steven Spielberg"
PodcastSmartLess
The key to creating commercially successful movies is to focus on human stories that are relatable and have already proven to be successful.
47:43 - 50:30 (02:47)
Summary
The key to creating commercially successful movies is to focus on human stories that are relatable and have already proven to be successful. The most important thing is to create a story that the writer can live with, regardless of whether it receives critical acclaim or commercial success.