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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.

Adam McKay

So you’re doing that the first two or three screenings, and then finally, you dial the movie in and it’s working, and at that point, it’s 50/50 as far as what’s funny and what’s working.
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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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Hollywood has to appeal to the broadest audience, and when it comes to most social and economic issues, America is progressive. Because of that, the messages that are in Hollywood movies tend to be, for instance, pro-environment.
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Celebrities and ‘famous’ people are just regular folks. I know, it’s a shocking and potentially dangerous statement.
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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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It’s one thing to mess stuff up and break stuff, but [Borat] is really pointing out the ideology of America.
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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.
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I have certain beliefs about how people should treat employees and how companies should be run, but I was really surprised though this process to learn that those beliefs are actually good business.
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All we have is our vote. But it’s powerful.
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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 grew up with a single mom who was a waitress. We were on food stamps.
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All you can really do as director is sort of set a tone.
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Blanket cynicism toward government has always existed.
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Blazing Saddles’ is one of the funniest movies ever made.
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In general, people like that are going to be more progressive, more open minded, a little more altruistic.
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David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He’s not only a great director, but he’s also a great writer.
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