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Anchor Spectacle With Human Stakes
- When staging epic films, ground spectacle with relatable human stakes to keep audiences invested.
- Use character moments (like Molly Brown) to anchor class and emotional themes within grand visuals.
Sinking As Moral Pressure Test
- Titanic uses the sinking to expose moral choices under extreme pressure: who helps and who abandons others.
- That moral testing elevates it from spectacle to a character study about humanity.
Watching Young Stars Launch Careers
- Bill and Van recount how Titanic launched Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet into huge careers.
- They note the actors' youth on screen makes their later careers feel like a future unfolding while watching.