I suppose I was formed by too many movies and too much television. At some point I absorbed the dramatic formula. — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
I have never connected with 'Gone With the Wind.' 'Lawrence of Arabia' leaves me cold. — Stephen Hunter Arabia Copy Share Image
“If you did ’Nam, brother, no payment at all. You already paid up in full.” —” — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
Having a better and more productive life than my monster father has been my most significant accomplishment. — Stephen Hunter Accomplishment Copy Share Image
If you have only 95 minutes of material, make an only 95-minute movie. Amazing how often that's forgotten. — Stephen Hunter Amazing Copy Share Image
“There are always consequences. Nothing occurs without consequences. You must face consequences.” — Stephen Hunter Choice Copy Share Image
“You’re a genius,” she said. “Hardly,” he said. “I just show up and pay attention.” — Stephen Hunter Attention Copy Share Image
Within an ensemble, like in sports, if you do your little job, it makes everybody look good. — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
“Some are born jerks” she said, “some have jerkhood thrust upon them, and some mature into rich and vibrant jerks. You are… — Stephen Hunter Greatness Copy Share Image
I love food. I'm a complete foodie. I love to cook. I find it very hard to say no to food. I… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
'Shall We Dance?' takes a small, exquisite Japanese movie and turns it into a big, stupid American movie. Still, it must be… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
'Pearl Harbor' is definitely about December 7, 1941, but it is not of December 7, 1941. It's not even really of our… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
For me, as an actor, just to keep acting and to keep being able to work and to do different roles and… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
“That’s the bravest thing, I think: not to be brave for yourself but for a buddy when it gets you nothing and… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
By my count, of the more than 600 English-language World War II movies made since 1940, only four have even acknowledged the… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
I'm not an expert or a trained ballistician. But it is a subject I've studied intently for 50 years, so I may… — Stephen Hunter Expert Copy Share Image
I never feel so utterly fraudulent as when I review a movie whose charms impress all in the world and I simply… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
In 'Beowulf,' director Robert Zemeckis uses a technique called 'motion capture' to conjure fantastical things, angles into action and sweeping vistas to… — Stephen Hunter Action Copy Share Image
Considered purely as effects-driven filmed drama, 'The Day After Tomorrow' checks in somewhere in the middle of one of Hollywood's most absurd… — Stephen Hunter Absurd Copy Share Image
I grew up in the suburbs among highly educated people, in a house crammed with books. It was a culture rich in… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
The director of 'Independence Day,' 'Godzilla' and 'The Patriot' has certain attributes, all of which are given full vent in 'The Day… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
Among our many crimes as an imperialistic exploiter of other nations' cultures, stealing their movies ranks lower than selling them cigarettes but… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
I remember the early 1980s, when I first got one of these fabulous film critic jobs. The downside was sitting through 'Splatteria… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
The horror movie will not go away. Look at the change in the Hollywood landscape as a signifier of its durability. At… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
“Bob,” she said, “I love you so and want you with me, but you are lying to me, and you are lying… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
“So here it is. You punch in twelve numbers. No more, no less. To make it interesting, there's no limit on the… — Stephen Hunter Access Copy Share Image
“He was the sort of man who demanded results yesterday but then forgot to ask for them tomorrow.” — Stephen Hunter Mind Copy Share Image
“You lie well, and I appreciate the effort it takes. It’s not so easy, as any commissar knows.” — Stephen Hunter Truth Copy Share Image
“A man may lie to his psychiatrist, his doctor, his wife, his employer, to God and to Mom, but his teeth tell… — Stephen Hunter Marriage Copy Share Image
I kind of figured if I couldn't get a job as a dwarf, looking as I do, I should just give up… — Stephen Hunter Acting Copy Share Image
“As I said, the good die young, and the motherfuckers go on forever, pardon my French.” — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
The squiggly rubber Davy Jones face in 'Pirates' with the tentacles, barnacles and goobers - that's modeled on me. — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
“Charles checked on his two snitches among the subversives. There were bascially two subversive groups in Blue Eye -Communists and Republicans, -… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
By the '50s and '60s, war movies had become big and impersonal. They almost never bothered to characterize the Japanese enemy as… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
Three men at McAlester State Penitentiary had larger penises than Lamar Pye, but all were black and therefore, by Lamar's own figuring,… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
I've actually published two compilations, if only barely. Hire a private detective and possibly you'll be able to locate them. One was… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
But you can still find good films if you read your local film critics and are willing to drive a bit. You… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
Now, I am about to be nailed as the man who disliked 'Howl's Moving Castle.' Lord, give me strength! Also, IT, please… — Stephen Hunter Copy Share Image
The true mystery of the JFK assassination isn't 'How could the bullet go through two people with only slight damage?' but 'Why… — Stephen Hunter Assassination Copy Share Image
