The time a movie is made is unique, not only from the talent that is available but if the public was ready for it.
Francis Ford CoppolaI think cinema, movies, and magic have always been closely associated. The very earliest people who made film were magicians.
Francis Ford CoppolaAll of a sudden, there are great Japanese films, or great Italian films, or great Australian films. It's usually because there are a number of people that cross-pollinated each other.
Francis Ford CoppolaAn essential element of any art is risk. If you don't take a risk then how are you going to make something really beautiful, that hasn't been seen before?
Francis Ford Coppola