Film Quotes · Page 124

You need to be a good filmmaker to make a compelling two-minute film as well.

— Karthik Subbaraj

Its amazing what you can do without in terms of filmmaking when a story is really important.

— Justin Chadwick

Most movies are not very good. Most people know it and like to see them anyway.

— Renata Adler

I've shot films in Africa. I've shot in America - English is not my language.

— Sergio Leone

As a measure of acting skills, film can be very deceptive.

— Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

My films really have to be a part of a whole body of work that says something to me.

— Martin Scorsese

I made some very forgettable films, but I liked them all when I was doing them.

— Roger Moore

When you make the kind of movies I make, you get weird letters from people.

— David Fincher

As filmmakers, you're not working on just one project, you're producing something, directing something, shooting something, and so it becomes hard to…

— Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

When I go the cinema, unfortunately nowadays, especially with the big commercial films, the audience is spoon-fed through the entire experience and…

— Michael Fassbender

Cinema is the greatest mirror of humanity's struggle. You see this alternative world, but you're part of it. Everybody is part of…

— Lav Diaz

In a crazy, high-pressure environment like a film set, eventually a peculiar kind of empathy develops for your co-workers.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Films, more for children, have a greater appeal on the people. It is through this medium that any illogical thought among people…

— Nagma

I've always wanted to act and I grew up a little on film sets when my dad was working as an actor.

— Saoirse Ronan

If it's stage, the two most important artists are the actor and the playwright. If it's film, THE most important person is…

— Brad Dourif

I have to say that as an actor, I really look for the role. I'm not really looking to see if it's…

— Amy Smart

Some directors, like Stevens [George Stevens], shoot full circle, 360 degrees, and that's what's right for them. I generally shoot at about…

— Elia Kazan

I've made a number of independent films that didn't receive theatrical distribution, that a lot of people haven't heard of, and as…

— William Mapother

It’s also true that I might have never made Taxi Driver [1976] were it not for the success of Alice [Doesn’t Live…

— Martin Scorsese

I am optimistic globally. So many scientists are working frantically on the reparation of our planet. Unfortunately there are countries who are…

— Steve Irwin

“Reflecting on the creation of the songs and vocal performances, Peter [Schneider] speaks with respect and regret: "It's sad that Howard [Ashman]…

— Charles Solomon

Music, as many people have said, is the universal language. Of course points are made which make you think about things, but…

— Scott Weiland

Henry Kissinger appeared on Dynasty. Have you had any celebrities outside of the film or acting realm that have said, "You know,…

— Tony Shalhoub

My father ran London Films. He made films like 'The Red Shoes,' 'The Third Man.' And he had had a long career…

— Mark Helprin

Gary Oldman is my TV hero. The incredible thing about Gary Oldman is his versatility.

— Andrew-Lee Potts

A Movie That Costs Only $1.6 Million Doesn't Have to Be a Cultural Event to Turn a Profit.

— Steven Soderbergh

I think cinema has this beautiful component. It's a universal language.

— Paolo Sorrentino

Every Story is different, Every Movie is different, Every Director is different.

— Marion Cotillard

If a film offer comes my way, I am ready to consider it.

— Sanjeeda Sheikh

Well, this is the second time I've done New Directors.

— Jim McKay

I have nothing against the film industry, but my mom asked me to do anything but act.

— Shenaz Treasury

I'm not of the opinion that the next logical step for a book is for it to be made into a film.

— Jasper Fforde

I am happy to do a film in Bengali language as I know and love that language.

— Konkona Sen Sharma

A film that doesn't get distributed is like a child that never gets married.

— Jiang Wen

I find filmmaking to be a super lonely, alienating experience.

— Kelly Reichardt

You can never guarantee what kind of connection a movie might have with an audience.

— Greta Lee

I have grown up watching conventional films. I am a huge fan.

— Ayushmann Khurrana

There are many applications for which film is going to be better, for a very long time.

— Antonio Perez

Sorry the movie New Year's Eve will still be more enjoyable than your actual New Year's Eve.

— Anonymous

If you could do 'Mario Kart' as a really cool film I'd do that.

— Eoin Macken