"In the day it was just a fist fight. It was every movie you came out, are you going to make the playoffs or not?" Hanks reflects on how the film industry has shifted over the years from immediate critical reception to considering the lasting impact of movies. He discusses the evolving nature of movie criticism and how time recontextualizes a film's importance beyond initial opinions, illustrating the complexity behind how films are perceived by audiences and critics.
"It used to be you had these Rubicons that you crossed. First of all, do you love it or not? ... Then the critics weigh in, that's Rubicon No. 3, and that's always up down." Hanks outlines his metaphorical framework of 'Rubicons' that filmmakers cross throughout the film creation and release process, emphasizing the subjective journey of filmmaking and the variable nature of critical reception.
"Then a ton of time goes by when none of that stuff matters anymore, and the movie just exists exactly as it is outside of loser winner status." This statement underscores Hanks' belief that the long-term legacy of a film transcends initial successes or failures, suggesting that audience appreciation may evolve over time, providing a new perspective on films that may have previously been dismissed.
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