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I dont think of it as a competition - which might surprise you, gi

I dont think of it as a competition – which might surprise you, given the way movies are reported constantly. – Sam Mendes

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The perceived wisdom is that people do not go in large numbers to black-and-white movies anymore – which is a great shame, but Id love to make a black-and-white movie one day. – Sam Mendes

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One of the reasons I loved working with Tom is people feel they know who he is… I think working with an actor who the audience already has a relationship with actually helps you in a film like this. – Sam Mendes

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I think movies are a directors medium in the end. Theater is the actors medium. Theater is fast, and enjoyable, and truly rewarding. I believe in great live performance. – Sam Mendes

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I was terrified to do G.I. Joe. I had no idea how to do one of those movies. I was kind of scared. You know, if one of those doesnt work, its a huge hit on your career. People are like, Well he couldnt make a $170 million movie work. I dont want him in my film. – Channing Tatum

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Most movies suck, even the independent ones. Hollywood is like baseball: Hit three good ones out of 10 and youre a Hall of Famer. – Denis Leary

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All studio movies are the middle of the Bell curve. The only way to do something is to do it yourself. And the only way to do that is to not take any money from anyone or take as little money as possible from anyone and thats it. – Thomas Lennon

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And if people come up and say they like the movies youre in, its a great compliment. – Jason Statham

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