It is cynicism, and not idealism, that is generally the mark of youthful immaturity, or rather it is the cynic who is generally the most foolish romantic.

I hate to go out on a limb after only one viewing, but Nashville strikes me as Altman's best film, and the most exciting dramatic musical since Blue Angel.

I'm afraid you can't create tragedy out of abnormal psychology.

I was a solipsist and a narcissist and much too arrogant. I have a lot more compassion now, but it took a long time.

I never argue with people about movies.

The Window is not without a certain visual spell that makes it a first-rate artistic achievement.

Lola Montes is, in my unhumble opinion, the greatest film of all time, and I am willing to stake my critical reputation, such as it is, on this one proposition above all others.