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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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The biggest fear I have is to die with regrets, and of course that will come true. – 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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I just think old old movies, they make you concentrate and pay attention so much more. They feel so warm. A lot of modern digital videotape, its just too bright. Dont know why, its not warm. – Jack White

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A lot of movies are about life, mine are like a slice of cake. – Alfred Hitchcock

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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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Movies are hard work. The public doesnt see that. The critics dont see it. But theyre a lot of work. A lot of work. – Robert De Niro

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