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Film Quotes

On making films, watching them, and the trends that shape the industry.

This collection covers film from a few different vantage points, including someone who never attended film school and the argument that film belongs to everyone, not just scholars. For related reading, try Filmmaker quotes.

I love the conversation between film and music.

Quotes by Agnes Obel

Obviously I love working in film and television, but I started in theater and I'd love to be on Broadway.

Quotes by Adrianne Palicki

I'm a hip hop dude who loves scoring for film.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

I'm a film composer, but I'm a hip-hop guy.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

Film Festival Quotes

I was speaking to Ridley Scott the other day and he makes a film every 18 months. He's amazing really.

Quotes by Adrian Lyne

Failure of a film doesn't diminish my love for acting.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

When 'Fitoor' didn't work, it affected me a lot. It hurts when a film doesn't do well.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

'Aashiqui 2' and 'Yeh Jawaani' were hit films, especially the former film in which I was the protagonist.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Before signing 'Dawat-E-Ishq,' I came across few more offers, but none of them interested me. This film has a soul, and I went for it.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Film Industry Quotes

I would love to do an action film.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I'm not going to do a film unless there's something in it to excite me.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I can't do a film just for the sake of it.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I didn't have any godfather in the industry and had to prove myself with each film.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

'Boss' is a big scale entertainer... It is my first film of this kind.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

Filmmaker Quotes

I'm an eclectic individual when it comes to film. I love my Disney: 'Aladdin,' 'The Lion King.' Also, 'Romeo+Juliet,' the Leonardo DiCaprio version.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I'm interested in film - any aspect - acting, directing, writing.

Quotes by Adam West

I did manage to secure a feature film for 2005, though, which I'm really chuffed about.

Quotes by Adam Rickitt

I like soundtracks and I like film.

Quotes by Adam Jones

Everyone in the '80s grew up, and for a lot of the film executives, that's what they know and love.

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

Filmmaking Quotes

What I had to say was, in general, I'm not really a fan of any one genre of any kind of film.

Quotes by Adam Arkin

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a common theme across these film quotes?
These quotes reflect on film from a few different angles - training, craft, and trends. One speaker notes plainly, "I never went to film school, so I never had the chance to be rejected," pointing out that a lack of formal training can be its own kind of freedom. For more from people who talk about their craft, Filmmaker quotes is worth browsing.
Is there a quote about how film should be experienced?
Yes - one quote argues that "Film should be looked at straight on; it is not the art of scholars but of illiterates," suggesting film is meant to be felt directly rather than analyzed academically.
Does any quote mention trends in the film industry?
Yes. One quote observes, "There is always a new flavor of the month, especially in film," commenting on how quickly tastes and trends shift. That ties in well with Film Industry quotes.
Is there a quote about a particular era of film?
Yes - one quote shares a personal favorite: "The '60s is one of my favourite eras in general. I love '60s music, and I've always wanted to do a period film," tying a love of the decade's music to an interest in making a film set in that time.
Where can I find more quotes about the film world?
Check out Film Festival quotes and Filmmaking quotes for more perspectives from the industry.

Other lines touch on how quickly trends move through the industry and the pull of favorite eras, like a love for 1960s music and style. See also Film Industry quotes and Filmmaking quotes.