There's no question that Whale's movies are classics. They were wonderful, and successful.
Bill CondonI do think that's so much a part of what being a director is - in working with actors - to really try and be sensitive to what each actor needs to get to where he wants to be.
Bill CondonThere were moments on the set when the depth of the cast of 'Dreamgirls' was almost overwhelming to me.
Bill CondonThe fact is, these are actors playing parts, and maybe it's not such a bad thing that people be reminded of that. Both of these actors gave heart and soul to the Twilight movies, not only during shooting, but also by navigating so graciously the whole life-in-a-fishbowl aspect of the phenomenon. Above all they have always shown great respect for the fans who made these movies such a success. Now it's time that some of that respect be returned to them.
Bill Condon