The end of the studio system signalled the end of the great screen stars. They were the sort of actors who brought their own charismatic personas to each role they played. Audiences felt as if they knew them immediately every… — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
I had been an abject fan of Martin and Lewis when I was a kid. I just thought they were terribly funny. None of… — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
I loved Keaton. In fact, when I made the chase sequence in 'What's Up, Doc,' I said, 'This is a Buster Keaton chase.' — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
There are no “old” movies-only movies you have already seen and ones you haven't. — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
During the Hollywood studio system, they looked for people who were unusual. The stars had peculiarities. — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
I think one of the reasons younger people don't like older films, films made say before the '60s, is that they've never seen them… — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
If filmmakers are ignorant of the past, they laborto re-invent the wheel in every picture. You sit and think, 'Well,we're back to 1903 here.' — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
I started acting in 'The Sopranos' around 1999 and 2000. I did that for six years. That was quite a job, and I loved it. — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
Comedy is the hardest thing to get right. I remember a joke we did in 'What's Up, Doc?' that didn't get a single laugh.… — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
'Jaws' was the first A-list picture that was released like an exploitation picture. They made a lot of money with that picture because they… — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
The actors are in control, getting outrageous amounts of money. The reason they're getting this kind of money is because the studios don't know… — Peter Bogdanovich Copy Share Image
