Hollywood films have become a cesspool of formula and it's up to us to try to change it... I feel like a preacher! But it's really true. I feel personally responsible for the future of American cinema. Me personally. Alexander Payne americancesspoolchange share on social
But it's just that the whole country is making generally lousy films these days and has been for quite a while. That's the big problem that we all have to think about. Alexander Payne bigcountryday Change image and share on social
It seems that our politicians see the world in black and white, so why not our artists? Did Woody Allen's 'Manhattan' have to be in black and white? No. But is it fantastic that it was? To see New York like that? Yes! Alexander Payne allenartistblack share on social
What is filmmaking but groping in the dark? Alexander Payne darkfilmmakegrope Change image and share on social
The kindest thing a director can do is look with open eyes at everything. Alexander Payne directoreyekind Change image and share on social
I'm so not interested in producing, other than doing my own work, producing my own films. I only do it as favors, for other people to get their films made. Alexander Payne favorfilminterest Change image and share on social
The biggest fear I have is to die with regrets, and of course that will come true. Alexander Payne bigdiefear Change image and share on social
Well, that's what life is - this collection of extraordinarily ordinary moments. We just need to pay attention to them all. Wake up and pay attention to how beautiful it all is. Alexander Payne attentionbeautifulcollection Change image and share on social
When you watch a movie, you don't want to feel like a machine made it. You want to feel a soul. Alexander Payne feelmachinemake Change image and share on social
