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The novel succeeds on terms exclusive to literature. A good film s

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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Marketing has supplanted story as the primary force behind the worthiness of making a film, and thats a very sad thing. Its film only as a function of consumerism rather than as an important component of our culture, and thats everywhere around the world. – Alexander Payne

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sad
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Alexander Payne
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When youre a houseguest and you leave, its nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, its nice to have made a positive contribution. – Alexander Payne

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positive
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Alexander Payne
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I mean, look, I love movies, not just the ones I make… In fact, I dont like the movies I make very much. – Alexander Payne

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movies
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Alexander Payne
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I love bad movies, whereas going to the theater for me is a painful experience. I think its really hard to sit and watch actors do something live and have it not go well. – Zoe Kazan

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Its like why people read scary books or go see scary movies. Because it creates a distance. Theyre scared, but theyre not going to get hurt. – Vincent DOnofrio

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They say I can open movies, and thats nice in that it puts into peoples minds that women can do it. Its not just Kevin Costner, not just Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not just the guys. – Julia Roberts

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movies

Movies, as evidenced by a chorus of protesting and celebrating Americans, influence broader trends. – Anna Deavere Smith

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