I still think of Columbia as one Rita Hayworth movie a year, or maybe one a year directed by Frank Capra in the '30s. To see how many really outstanding movies Columbia made, and all together, is kind of eye-opening. Robert Osborne 30scapracolumbia share on social
If they didn't have an Oscar for people to shoot for, all they'd do is be making 'Dumb And Dumber' again and again. Robert Osborne dumbmakeoscar Change image and share on social
There's an excellent movie we have on TCM called 'It Happened on Fifth Avenue,' which was originally going to be directed by Frank Capra... but just before he was going to start working on it, he came across this story called 'The Greatest Gift.' And that turned into 'It's a Wonderful Life.' Robert Osborne avenuecallcapra share on social
There comes a time when even icons, if they choose to do so, should be allowed to enjoy life out of the spotlight. Robert Osborne allowchooseenjoy Change image and share on social
I would be surprised if they gave Meryl Streep her third Oscar for a film as light as 'Julie and Julia,' although, of course, Katharine Hepburn's third Oscar came with a very light performance from her in 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.' Robert Osborne comedinnerfilm share on social
When I was growing up, you'd read about actors, and they'd never tell you their age and how much they made a year as part of their definition. Robert Osborne actoragedefinition Change image and share on social
You see a Clint Eastwood movie, and you might not know if it's from Universal or Warner Bros. or another studio. He has affiliations with so many studios now, but there was a time when you'd just look at a movie and think, 'Oh, that's a Warner Bros. film.' Robert Osborne affiliationbroclint share on social
Seeing New York in the movies is what made me want to live in Manhattan one day. I eventually got my wish, and the city has never disappointed me. Robert Osborne citydaydisappoint Change image and share on social
The British 'A Night to Remember' is so beautifully done and so well-constructed. Robert Osborne beautifullybritishconstruct Change image and share on social
'The Hollywood Reporter' was always in. You always got great tables. You always got great seats at screenings. You always got treated well if you were at the paper. Robert Osborne greathollywoodpaper Change image and share on social