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There's a powerful magic about being a writer that I still marvel at.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: There's a powerful magic about
Dolby was in the driver's seat. "Surround Sound" was added. Now we had three speakers behind the screen, two more on the left side of the theater, and two on the right. A closely guarded secret about all this is that you hear the correct balance only if you're sitting in the center of the theater. On the left or right side, those speakers tend to dominate.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: Dolby was in the driver's
Sometimes, on particularly good takes, I'm so moved that I stop "doing" the scene and just watch in awe at the miracle of good acting. As I said earlier, that's life up there. When it flows like that, that's when I say "Print.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: Sometimes, on particularly good takes,
Don't let the difficulty of actually achieving a shot make you think that the shot is good.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: Don't let the difficulty of
Over-length is one of the things that most often results in the destruction of the movie in the cutting room.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: Over-length is one of the
For any director with a little lucidity, masterpieces are films that come to you by accident.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: For any director with a
The varying physical characteristics of the actors may also necessitate changes. Sean Connery is six feet four. Dustin Hoffman isn't.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: The varying physical characteristics of
There are no personal revelations other than feelings arising from the work itself
Sidney Lumet Quotes: There are no personal revelations
All good work requires self-revelation.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: All good work requires self-revelation.
Suffice to say that the theme (the WHAT of the movie) is going to determine the style (the HOW of the movie).
Sidney Lumet Quotes: Suffice to say that the
While the goal of all movies is to entertain, the kind of film in which I believe goes one step further. It compels the spectator to examine one facet or another of his own conscience. It stimulates thought and sets the mental juices flowing.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: While the goal of all
But he meant beauty in the sense of its organic connection to the material. And this is the connection that, for me, separates true stylists from decorators. The decorators are easy to recognize. That's why critics love them so.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: But he meant beauty in
I don't know how to choose work that illuminates what my life is about. I don't know what my life is about and don't examine it. My life will define itself as I live it. The movies will define themselves as I make them. As long as the theme is something I care about at the moment, it's enough for me to start work. Maybe work itself is what my life is about.
Sidney Lumet Quotes: I don't know how to
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