Those artists who say that somehow therapy or analysis will thwart their creativity are completely misinformed. It's absolutely the opposite: it opens closed doors. Paul Schrader absolutelyanalysisartist Change image and share on social
I was raised as a Calvinist, which is doctrine-driven. And though there are many things wrong with Calvinism, you are at least encouraged to argue about things. Paul Schrader arguecalvinismcalvinist Change image and share on social
As screenwriters, we struggle with our own success. We have wallpapered our world and now we can't get anyone to notice the picture we just hung. Paul Schrader hangnoticepicture Change image and share on social
The only economic paradigm that movies have ever known is capitalism. There were no church sponsors or state patronage. The idea was that if you'd pay to see it, we'll make it for you. Paul Schrader capitalismchurcheconomic Change image and share on social
Ultimately, it's an illusion that you can understand yourself. Paul Schrader illusionultimatelyunderstand Change image and share on social
People who act against their own best interests are interesting characters. Paul Schrader actcharacterinterest Change image and share on social
'Taxi Driver' wasn't autobiographical in terms of the actual events, but I did draw on my own mental state. Paul Schrader actualautobiographicaldraw Change image and share on social
I still think like a critic, and I still analyze films like a critic. However, it's not possible to write criticism if you're making films. Paul Schrader analyzecriticcriticism Change image and share on social
I want to be happy; why do I do things that make me unhappy? Paul Schrader happymakething Change image and share on social
I teach a course in screenwriting at Columbia, but I've never taken a course and I've never read a book about it! Paul Schrader bookcolumbiahave Change image and share on social
