Crime Quote by Roger Ebert

Too many films today feel formulaic and familiar. I prefer it when the familiar is made to feel strange.

— Nicolas Roeg

As my films are born at the moment when they are reflected into another person's mind and memories, there are no misconceptions. I totally…

— Pirjo Honkasalo

I feel like movies should stick to a genre and give the audience what they want, and then surprise them with the unexpected and…

— Paula Patton

If it feels like you're aiming for something too familiar, and you're not having a primary new experience, then what's the point of making…

— Jeff Baena

Usually, people begin with very clear ideas of good movies, they begin with clear ideas about their characters, and then, as they do sequels,…

— Brad Bird

A great movie, in my opinion, is one that tells a familiar story in an unfamiliar way.

— Christian Keiber

I think most films are too predictable. They follow familiar patterns. I suppose audiences like to know where they stand but I like films…

— John Boorman

I think a lot of films do themselves a disfavor by putting in way too much information, and everyone knows what's gonna happen next,…

— Elizabeth Olsen

The thing about films is you learn new stuff all the time. You think you can get to a point where you've got it…

— Russell Crowe

I feel like movies should stick to a genre and give the audience what they want, and then surprise them with the unexpected, and…

— Paula Patton

I think the movie business is in trouble. It's all movies that you've seen before. Everything's a remake; they want things that are familiar…

— Graydon Carter

I never try to guess what anyone else will take from a movie. Every movie is such a different experience for each and every…

— Christian Bale