Quote by Alexander Payne
Hollywood films have become a cesspool of formula and its up to us

Hollywood films have become a cesspool of formula and its up to us to try to change it… I feel like a preacher! But its really true. I feel personally responsible for the future of American cinema. Me personally. – Alexander Payne

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The novel succeeds on terms exclusive to literature. A good film succeeds on terms exclusive to the cinema. Thats why so many bad novels can become good movies, like Jaws or The Godfather. – Alexander Payne

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Even if we die at 100, were still dying young. I want at least 700 years. Theres a lot of travelling and books to read and movies to see. Im not going to squeeze it all in in 85 years. – Alexander Payne

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