What I do have to get across is the truth of the moment within the given scene. It's my job, as a director and screenwriter, to create the environment in which all those moments will come together eventually. James Gray createdirectorenvironment share on social
I feel like it's a real shame that my generation doesn't make an appearance at the opera. James Gray appearancefeelgeneration Change image and share on social
It's weird, because American films in the 1930s and '40s, particularly melodramas, were made for woman, from Bette Davis to Joan Crawford to Barbara Stanwyck to Katherine Hepburn, and for some reason we've taken a step backward in this sense. James Gray 1930s40samerican share on social
I start with a mood or an idea that comes from a personal place emotionally, and the narrative concepts come much later. James Gray conceptemotionallyidea Change image and share on social
I'm telling you, every film I've ever made has been hated by the U.K. critics. James Gray criticfilmhate Change image and share on social
To the extent that independent means you're willing to attempt to put your own ideas, personality, and commitment to the material on screen, then of course I hope I'm independent until the day I die. James Gray attemptcommitmentday Change image and share on social
The sad truth for American actors is that they really have no control whatsoever over the material that they get, or can do, particularly actresses. And if you're over 40 and you're an actress, forget it. James Gray actoractressamerican share on social
William Atherton has a very different acting style to Bonnie Bedelia; she has a very different style than Bruce Willis. James Gray actathertonbedelia Change image and share on social
There's never really been a tradition of making films about Jewish themes or using Judaism as a constant. James Gray constantfilmjewish Change image and share on social
I suppose I'm always trying to break down the wall between my characters and myself. I'm trying to make the film as expressive and personal as I can, even if I can't explain, for example, how important it is for me to be Jewish. James Gray breakcharacterexplain share on social
