I could see how people get addicted to animation, and I understand why it’s so great for comedy. You can do whatever you want and it just happens.
ADAM MCKAYThe idea of 24-hour news, if you really step back, is pretty insane. Just even saying ’24-hour news’ almost has satire laced in it.
More Adam McKay Quotes
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The easiest time to be funny is during a fairly serious situation. That way, you can break the ice.
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I’ve gotten like five laughs in movies, just off guy hugs.
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I think what’s dangerous [about comedy] is that you’re coming into the room announcing your intentions.
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I don’t think there’s ever been a moment in history where that, as an artistic message, has played very well, because people in their hearts know that’s terrible and a lie.
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I think that the job of art and culture is to jump on that time and realize that it’s there and to push it just a little bit faster.
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If you make action movies, the critics will savage you, and then your movies are outdated the following week with the new wave of special effects.
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I always give myself a little part in every movie.
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There are many aspects to directing that have a romantic place in people’s minds.
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There’s nothing the people love more than a Federal Reserve joke.
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Every time a congressman or pundit says its ‘class warfare’ to increase taxes on the wealthy, it’s a massive lie.
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In general, the final filter of Hollywood is for-profit. Nothing goes through unless it can make money.
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Hardly socialism. In fact, it was a Republican plan to begin with.
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Every time I wrote a sketch that was in my voice, Ferrell would just do it better.
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I’m just a giant film fan, so I love action movies out of all kinds of movies. As a film geek, it’s amazing to be able to shoot this stuff.
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Any time Chris Nolan wants to call me for advice, he can.
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