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Many moviegoers and video viewers say they do not “like” black and white films. In my opinion, they are cutting themselves off from much of the mystery and beauty of the movies.
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What it means
Our interpretation.
A declared dislike of black-and-white films is presented as a restriction on what viewers allow themselves to experience. The speaker argues that rejecting the format also excludes valuable qualities within cinema. The criticism concerns that visual category, without treating it as equivalent to a particular age of film.
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