Boys Quote by P. J. Soles
“Brian De Palma was one of the rare directors who wanted us all to go to dailies. It was like a party. After shooting The Boy In The Plastic Bubble, we'd all walk over together, at like 5 or 6 o'clock, to the little theater. And we'd sit down and watch the dailies from like, the day before. And John Travolta, whenever I came onscreen, he was just laughing hysterically. He just thought I was a riot.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Brian De Palma’s set routine, 1970s
De Palma fostered a collaborative, festive atmosphere on set, encouraging crew to review daily footage together.
In simple terms: Collaborative film sets boost morale.
Key Takeaway
Encourage teamwork and shared review.
Themes
film production
collaboration
creativity
Mood
nostalgic
enthusiastic
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- movie shoots
- post‑production
- crew bonding
Key Concepts
team dynamics
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern sets emulate this?
- What benefits arise from daily footage reviews?
A Different Perspective
Not all productions can afford such informal gatherings.
