'Monuments Men' is a movie... I don't want to say for grown-ups, because some young folks could appreciate it, too. But if you're expecting 'Transformers,' you're going to be disappointed. Grant Heslov disappointexpectfolk Change image and share on social
A film like 'Good Night And Good Luck,' you make that for $7 million because you know it's a black-and-white film, and it's not an easy sell. If you make it for $7 million, then everybody can have a chance to make a little bit of money, and you get to make the film you want to make. Grant Heslov biteblackchance share on social
'The Ides of March' was a fairly cynical film. Grant Heslov cynicalfairlyfilm Change image and share on social
I don't make my living writing; I make my living as a producer and as a director. Grant Heslov directorlivemake Change image and share on social
What you learn when you direct a film, even more so than as a producer, it's a marriage. It's like a relationship with that film so you've got to make sure that it's really something that you want to live with for three years or however long it is. So I haven't found the right thing to marry yet. Grant Heslov directfilmfind share on social
Look, a lot of directors were actors, even if they were unsuccessful actors which I think is helpful. I think it's a really helpful thing for a director to have experienced that. It helps you know how to talk to actors and how to get what you need from them. Grant Heslov actordirectorexperience share on social
There are films that cost a lot of money that might be decent films. But if they don't perform in that first weekend or two, they're gone. Grant Heslov costdecentfilm Change image and share on social
You work with great directors and terrible directors, and so you learn; you take what you think will work for you. Grant Heslov directorgreatlearn Change image and share on social