History of Cinema in Quotes
History of Cinema quotes
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In this section you can find the history of cinema in quotes, from the silent movies to the early 20th century special effects. What do actors and directors think about the changes in the way of filmmaking? Themes and plots have changed, following the evolution of society and technology. In old science fiction movies, though, we find some prophetical images that tell our present. Between the nostalgia of black and white movies and the enthusiasm that surrounds digital imagery, celebrities give you their opinion about the everchanging world of movie business.
“TV show can really only speak to one sect of the population.”
“TV, in particular cable channels, has assumed the role of independent film.”
“In the old days the studios guided your career. Now it's all up to you.”
“That's what started the whole bad-guy thing.”
“Studios have been trying to get rid of the actor for a long time and now they can do it. They got animation.”
“'Sex and The City' had very strong gag orders as to what we could say and not say.”
“'The Avengers' is exciting on the level 'The Matrix' or 'Indiana Jones' was when I was kid. I think it will be timeless.”
“Every director always wishes they had more time or a bigger budget.”
“I think musicals are going to have to deal with important subjects.”
“If anybody reads a story in a magazine or book, different pictures compete in their minds.”
“Every ten years there is a new generation of actors.”
“I don't think there has been any increase in sophistication in the audience.”
“Cinema is really a question of honesty.”
“I found myself initially making sort of personal documentaries. I became very interested in the idea of experimental narrative.”
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