“Firewall” seems both scary and protective at the same time. And how often does that happen within one word besides “military” and “government?”
ADAM MCKAYI 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.
More Adam McKay Quotes
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Any time Chris Nolan wants to call me for advice, he can.
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The only way that Hollywood ever skews toward liberal is because part of what we make out of Hollywood involves writers, actors, directors, musicians, set designers, and photographers.
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Blazing Saddles’ is one of the funniest movies ever made.
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If all else fails, you can always be a pro.
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All we have is our vote. But it’s powerful.
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This was the definition in Webster’s up until 1987 when a corporation bought Webster’s and changed it to exclude any mention of corporations.
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There’s always way less improv than people think. The truth is something like 15 percent.
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It’s crazy, but even at funerals, people will get huge laughs.
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There are many aspects to directing that have a romantic place in people’s minds.
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The way you really stop Al-Qaeda is by stopping their funding. It’s not by carpet-bombing or land invasions or anything.
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I gotta say – if I clicked on a movie interview, and the first part was all about Walt Whitman, I’d love that article.
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For a documentary it’s so important to find the characters and to find people who will give you access to film
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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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My mom then got Pell Grants, put herself through college to get a degree to get a better job. Because we were broke, I then had to go to a state school.
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I’m not against banking. Banking allowed our modern society to happen, it is essential. It connects the work through finance, so banking is good.
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