David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He's not only a great director, but he's also a great writer. Adam McKay daviddirectorfavorite Change image and share on social
If you go back and watch 'The French Connection,' it's been cannibalized so many times. There are certain movies like that, where you see the original and think, 'This isn't so great.' And the reason it isn't so great is because everyone has copied it. Adam McKay backcannibalizeconnection share on social
You can't really do a big character in an action film; you're already suspending your disbelief in the action, then to suspend your disbelief in the character is too much. Adam McKay actionbigcharacter Change image and share on social
I am actually talking about possibly adapting 'The Boys,' by Garth Ennis, which would not be a comedy, but an action movie with comedy elements to it. Adam McKay actionadaptboy Change image and share on social
America is a country that prides itself on being able to identify a 'straight shooter' or 'the genuine article' when it comes to our leaders. As a nation, we can 'feel it in our gut' when someone is giving us a bum steer. Adam McKay americaarticlebum share on social
I think there's a tendency to think geeks and nerds are just sweet guys that were picked on, but that hasn't been my experience. I'm certainly not like that, in a lot of ways. Adam McKay experiencegeekguy Change image and share on social
The crush of lobbyists on Washington and purchase of the media by corporations has created a big business-run government and a worthless press leaving Americans screwed and ill-informed. Adam McKay americanbigbusiness Change image and share on social
If you're calling yourself a maverick and you're not Dirk Nowitzki, then you are probably not one. In fact, this rule applies to anyone declaring themselves a 'God-fearing Christian' or a 'Man of the people.' Adam McKay applycallchristian share on social
The 'Police Academy' stuff was all hyper-slapsticky. Adam McKay academyhyperpolice Change image and share on social
I want to see Brian Williams with no irony wearing a mustache. Adam McKay brianironymustache Change image and share on social