Art is a private thing, the artist makes it for himself

The greatest films are those which show how society shapes man. The greatest plays are those which show how man shapes society.

A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car.

The vengeful hag is played by Ingrid Bergman, which is like casting Eleanor Roosevelt as Lizzie Borden.

Pearl is a disease of oysters. Levant is a disease of Hollywood.

A good drama critic is one who perceives what is happening in the theatre of his time. A great drama critic also perceives what is not happening.

Western man, especially the Western critic, still find it very had to go into print and say: "I recommend you to go and see this because it gave me an erection."