In the moment of making films, I want to share my observations of life, not of other films. Alexander Payne filmlifemake Change image and share on social
I like actors who, when you see them on screen, you sense a person, not just an actor. Alexander Payne actorpersonscreen Change image and share on social
That's how I like to do it with actors, have them really go for it and I'll tell them when it's too much. It's always easier to bring it back then to push it further. Alexander Payne actorbackbring Change image and share on social
I like voice-over in films, and most of my films have been voice-over films. Alexander Payne filmvoice Change image and share on social
I mean, look, I love movies, not just the ones I make... In fact, I don't like the movies I make very much. Alexander Payne factlovemake Change image and share on social
When I'm shooting, I don't care who the star is. I have an actor playing a part, and I'm serving the script, not serving anyone's career. Alexander Payne actorcarecareer Change image and share on social
If you're trying to recreate life, the life that you best know is the one you grew up with. Alexander Payne growliferecreate Change image and share on social
I think that Peter Jennings is the only decent one of the big three. Alexander Payne bigdecentjennings Change image and share on social
Marketing has supplanted story as the primary force behind the worthiness of making a film, and that's a very sad thing. It's film only as a function of consumerism rather than as an important component of our culture, and that's everywhere around the world. Alexander Payne componentconsumerismculture share on social
