"An inspirational film!" Lynch's words made Sean's eyes light up.
"Yes, yes, an inspirational film. Mr. Lynch, you described it perfectly. That's exactly what I meant to convey!"
Sean's mood improved a bit from earlier and he appeared somewhat excited, which is a common trait among cultured individuals.
They are very proud; even if they don't show it, they're proud inside. After all, during a time when universities aren't commonplace, cultural art is considered a high-class and tasteful thing.
Not everyone can understand what literary and artistic creators want to express, which makes them even prouder.
If you can't even understand what I'm trying to convey, how could I possibly hold you in high regard?
This is probably their truest thought; outwardly humble, but inwardly proud.
Sean might even look down on young Fox, culturally speaking. If it weren't to prove himself, he probably wouldn't even bother to socialize here!
