I am a Chicagoan. I feel like I've simply been on vacation for 10 years in Los Angeles. But Chicago is a real place, and L.A. is a motel. Haskell Wexler angeleschicagochicagoan Change image and share on social
Professional cinema image-taking should integrate, serve, interest, and enhance the story. I judge cinematography not just for a story well told but for what the story is. Haskell Wexler cinemacinematographyenhance Change image and share on social
See, New York is over the hill. It's swallowed up in its own garbage. And the people - I can't stand the people. Haskell Wexler garbagehillpeople Change image and share on social
There's a scene in 'Medium Cool' in which a young man walks by with a sign that says, 'Sanity, please.' If anything summarizes what I was feeling at that time, it is that sign. Haskell Wexler coolfeltman Change image and share on social
I think that we should remember that social change can happen when people join together with some strength. Haskell Wexler changehappenjoin Change image and share on social
As a cameraman, I am interested in images and truth. Today, people are conditioned to accept lies if they are commercial lies. What we don't see anymore is ethics. Haskell Wexler acceptanymorecameraman Change image and share on social
We have a responsibility to show the public the kinds of truths that they don't see on the TV news or the Hollywood film. Haskell Wexler filmhollywoodkind Change image and share on social
I don't know why I developed a social consciousness, but I really think I have a consciousness; I feel connected to everything and everybody in the world. Haskell Wexler connectconsciousnessdevelop Change image and share on social
I don't attack any kind of script or shooting with some philosophy that is discernible even to myself. It might just be art and love: When I got my Academy Award for 'Virginia Woolf' in the middle of the Vietnam War, I said, 'I hope we can use our art for peace and love.' Haskell Wexler academyartattack share on social
Movies are a voyeuristic experience. You have to make the audience feel like they are peeking through a keyhole. I think of myself as the audience. Then I use light, framing, and motion to create a focal point. Haskell Wexler audiencecreateexperience share on social
