I think thats what distinguishes Schmidt, really. In the movies now, so much of what is appealing to an audience is the dramatic or has to do with science fiction, and Schmidt is simply human. Theres no melodrama theres no device, Its just about a human being. – Jack Nicholson
Im a romantic, and we romantics are more sensitive to the way people feel. We love more, and we hurt more. When were hurt, we hurt for a long time. – Freddy Fender
My purpose is to make a movie to make you warm. To give you some heat. Now, this rational world has become a place where only what is cool is good. Do you cut the movie on the basis of the beat of modernity or the basis of the beat of your own heart? – Emir Kusturica