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All the interesting films are now being made by their subsidiaries for very low budgets. But the studios are not making money.… — John Boorman Copy Share Image
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For me the movie [Fruitvale Station ] wasn't about that. The movie's about [Oscar Grant] life. And what happens on the platform… — Michael B. Jordan Copy Share Image
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Every film requires a different process. You learn about these particular actors and the particular chemistry between these actors. Recognizing when you… — Bennett Miller Copy Share Image
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Richard Donner made great movies. Seminal movies. The Academy, though, and we have to be careful here, should recognize popular films. Popular… — Amy Pascal Copy Share Image
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![“[Directing first film:] I was terrified, it was really very scary because there is a lot of responsibility. I think I was terrified because I wanted it to work so much. A lot of actors direct movies but I thought the stakes were kind of higher for me because I really, really cared. [...] I just…” quote by Ben Affleck](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/f2a/ben-affleck-2043_actors_directing-first-film-i-was-terrified-it_3169615.jpg)
![“I see very small movies being financed by crowdfunding. If you're a well-known actor or celebrity of some sort, you can probably raise between one and two million. I don't have that kind of cult [following].” quote by John Sayles](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/447/john-sayles-12623_actors_i-see-very-small-movies-being-financed-b_2742671.png)
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