Im fascinated by failure, and Im fascinated by finality. Shakespeares historical plays are more universal than his comedies because they relate to the finality of life. Without finality, life would not be beautiful. – George Hickenlooper
I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs. – George Hickenlooper
I think that narrative, fiction filmmaking is the culmination of several art forms: theater, art history, architecture. Whereas doc filmmaking is more pure cinema, like cinema verite is film in its purest form. – George Hickenlooper
I dont watch the movies I make, so I havent seen Footloose since it came out. You see this young, hungry actor, its pretty fun. I was the only one they screen tested. It was an attempt by the director and producer to talk the head of the studio into hiring me because they didnt want me. – Kevin Bacon