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I think that the most important thing we have is our ability communicate and love other humans.
I ask all my actors to do two things: I ask them to fail for me, and I ask them to surprise me.
Rock Hudson was not an educated man, but that very beautiful body of his was putty in my hands.
I never regarded my pictures as very much to be proud of, except in this, the craft, the style.
There's a consistency in my work that pops up independent of the limitations of the technology.
The man-child in American comedies is always glorified; they never really show the darker side.
I don't think that my films are 'literary'; they are based on the most ordinary things of life.
I was reared in an atmosphere where a great deal of attention was paid to women's hairdressing.
There is such a thing as truth, but we have a vested interest in not seeing it, in avoiding it.
If you think you're going to create an unposed photograph, think again. There is no such thing.
I feel nervous before performing in live concerts, but it does not last more than five minutes.
I don't like violence in movies, I'm not a kind of Tarantino fan. But sometimes it's necessary.
I take things from everywhere, and I still haven't figured out where I took [some things] from.
When you're a director you always feel weird with another director watching over your shoulder.
I have my pride. I'm a director. I'm not going to go and recreate some other director's vision.
It was the man's dream, and his inspiring attempt to make them come true that remain important.
Boy, I'd hate to shoot on tape or disc or whatever the hell they're talking about. I love film.
Why is every great children's story about a journey? Maybe that's because we are always on one.
You rarely get a tentpole that has this much emotional depth, this much character to dive into.
I'm Italian, so I need to get someone to wax my eyebrows, but I'm not so good at keeping it up.
I'm always really impressed when a movie can function like a novel does - that's so hard to do.
As a first-time director, you cannot have final cut. But as a producer, you can have final cut.
Most of the time - in 'Pan's Labyrinth' or 'Devil's Backbone' - I'm talking about my childhood.
I'm not that interested in recreating reality. I'm interested in recreating an emotional truth.
Well, I want to do everything in sort of a documentary style, ever since I started in the '80s.
Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.
Whenever someone creates something with all of their heart, then that creation is given a soul.
Children understand intuitively that the world they have been born into is not a blessed world.
The physical journey in my films is indicative of the internal journey that my characters take.
The 6 elements of life are to laugh, give, share, enjoy, care, and live a strong and full life.
'Battle For The Planet Of The Apes', was just a film for kids and didn't have any deep meaning.
I always believed that you can make challenging films, but they should be fiscally responsible.
I've recently enjoyed the Paul Thomas Anderson commentaries and the David Fincher commentaries.
It makes me laugh when you bring two things together which have nothing to do with one another.
There is a capacity for violence we all harbour, and under certain circumstances, it comes out.
I'm from Chicago, I live in Chicago and I wanted very much for the music in Chicago to succeed.
It reinforced everything that I believe. I am an optimist. I believe in the goodness of people.
I never rewatch the great films of my favorite directors because I'm afraid they won't hold up.
I was never crying and shaking like the Beliebers do, but I understand the idolizing of a hero.
There are committed Indonesian filmmakers who are committed supporters of 'The Act Of Killing.'
It's always kind of gratifying to go back to the place that launched you and show you did good.
I didn't even grow up with football. I learned the rules of football on this show [The League].
We all steal, but if we're smart we steal from great directors. Then, we can call it influence.
The prices of really unhealthy food are kept artificially low, and that contributes to obesity.
I do think there's a weird stigma where people probably think that female directors are a risk.
I'm married to a beautiful and talented woman who can lift your spirits just by looking at you.
I'll accept bad taste in a minute, as long as there's some great comedy minds and performances.
The holidays are a rough time for the homeless, but it's a year-round problem we have to solve.
I tell you, in my opinion, the cornerstone of democracy is free press - that's the cornerstone.
Individuals fighting or rebelling against the status quo, the establishment, is good for drama.