First of all the criteria that I have that goes into any career decision is whether or not I have the life… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I try to make two movies a year. To me, that's not too much. On top of that, I like to work. — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I think a good movie is a good movie whether that falls into a genre or not. — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
Generally my instinct is to not do biographical movies. I want to build characters and not be locked into playing a part… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I may be alone in this, but I do sense the power of film, in that movies have the ability to literally… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
Most of my favourite moments in film have been when I've had an opportunity to say something from scratch, something original, whether… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
Film has lost something in the translation to high tech. It's become so super-real. It's with digital this and stereo that, and… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
There were two movies that asked me to go to Australia or New Zealand for long periods of time. One was 'Lord… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I got a little tired of movies where I had to shoot people. I got to thinking about the power of film… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
As I got older, with my work, I became aware of the responsibility of film, and I feel one of the best… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I came out of independent film, that's my roots. I used my independent film as a laboratory, and used what I could… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I want to make all kinds of movies. I do want to make big movies that are a lot of fun to… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
You get dinged for wanting to do a comedy, then wanting to do a big-budget action film, and then wanting to do… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
Film acting is one of the only industries where you're criticized for working hard. In any other industry, it's considered a quality… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I got into film acting because I wanted to be James Dean. We lost him at a very young age - he… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I certainly would never overstep my bounds and make suggestions to a director. As an actor I'm trying to fit to the… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
God bless the popcorn film. Especially movies where you can take the kids, because I remember looking forward to seeing these movies… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
My direction as a person working in film has been to never get comfortable with anything I was doing. At the time… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
The end of the world is on people's minds. We have the power to destroy or save ourselves, but the question is what do… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
People often say that you should never work with child actors. I think that's all wrong. Children have not had the imagination kicked out… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
First of all the criteria that I have that goes into any career decision is whether or not I have the life experience, emotional… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
The only reason why I tend to pass on a movie is either I don't think I'm right for the material and can't play… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I've always had a soft spot for comic books. I learned to read from them. The words in them were so interesting. — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I love all animals. I have a fascination with fish, birds, whales - sentient life - insects, reptiles. — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I definitely went through my magic phase. I think all little boys do at some point or another - they get fascinated by magic… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
One day, one of my dreams is to someday get to do Nemo in '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.' — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
I love it all. I don't want to go through my career with one hand tied behind my back. I love making kids happy.… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image
When I won the Oscar, I made a point of actively going against that and doing adventure films like 'Con Air' and 'Gone in… — Nicolas Cage Copy Share Image