'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 could save a lot of money on advertising. Instead of having a full-page ad in 'The… — 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
