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“David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He's not only a great director, but he's also a great writer.” quote by Adam McKay — Download Open image

“David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He's not only a great director, but he's also a great writer.”

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I made, like, five movies while I was in college. I think they just weren't memorable movies. I've taken breaks as the years have…

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I love film people and actors and I am in the right world because I am one of those people.

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I even see the cinema itself as a woman, with its alternation of light and darkness, of appearing and disappearing images

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