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 | | By way of explanation, she said that the words, which came from an Italian movie poster, were "perhaps the briefest statement imaginable of the basic appeal of movies." Certainly, they sum up the raw energy of many American films. |
 | | No two movies were exactly the same, but most followed a formula: Western, slapstick comedy, film noir, musical, animated cartoon, biopic (biographical picture), etc. Yet each movie was a little different, and, unlike the craftsmen who made cars, many of the people who made movies were artists. |
 | | In contrast, a movie featuring Tom Cruise or Bruce Willis typically begins with a cost of $10 million or more just for the star's salary, partly as a result of the rise of powerful agents and managers. |
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