Ronald Reagan was this actor who was going to be president, and he was very charming. What he had was, he talked about America in ways that got people all caught up in it. He was creating this America - it could even be the mythical "America" - that we subscribe to.
Barry LevinsonI got a chance to work with Mel Brooks on two of his films: Silent Movie and High Anxiety.
Barry LevinsonNo one really has the power, and everybody's trying to get through the day, and everybody's nervous and desperate.
Barry LevinsonI think it's a promising time which will show a lot of diversification that we've seen in the past.
Barry LevinsonI don't know what Bruce Willis has done in real life. We know actors have certainly had tirades - that's for sure. I never had troubles with him, but the big issue is really less about what Bruce is, as opposed to - this behavior has taken place, and sometimes it came out at something that had credibility, as opposed to, "No, I want to be fat and have a beard." Other people say, "I don't give a damn about the credibility. I paid $20 million. I want to see a movie star."
Barry Levinson