Character Quote by Ralph Fiennes

Theater has given me a different perspective on the way I approach films.

— Jake Gyllenhaal

I have learnt a lot about theatre, and I would like to know the same about film.

— Essie Davis

It's easier to go from theatre to film than the other way round. In film you're absolutely loved and cossetted and cared for. In…

— Ian Mckellen

I always think that the difference between film and theater is like the difference between masturbation and making love. Because, in film, you just…

— Susan Sarandon

Theater gives me that outlet of being a part of the process from beginning to end, while film is a little more compartmentalized and…

— Jason Ralph

Film is very much about capturing the essence of things - if you feel it, and you've got the right person shooting it, it'll…

— Clive Owen

Once I went to film school, I realized that film directing was actually much better than theater directing, because you kind of get to…

— Mark Waters

In the theatre you can change things ever so slightly; it's an organic thing. Whereas in film you only have that chance on the…

— Judi Dench

Theater and film are essentially the same - just different kinds of storytelling.

— Howard Shore

Theater is such a different ballgame than film. And that's really why I stayed in film, because I really love the reality of connecting…

— Emmy Rossum

Well, all I can say is thank goodness I had 15 years of theater before ever I did film roles. You build technique that…

— Chris Cooper

Having learnt my basics in theatre, I always feel film is a collaborative effort. If you do your part well and help the person…

— Randeep Hooda