The unexpected wisdom in “Liar Liar”

When pretentious films can’t provide wiser lessons than a movie as ridiculous as an Andy Kaufman show

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We begin with a Stanley Kubrick quote, which as always, is both poignant and revealing about the nature of film.

“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.”