Every generation deals with the breaking down of its tradition, and I think that they rediscovered the film.

I think I've done pretty well. I've had about 46, or 47 nominations from my movies, and my films have won about 12 awards, so I don't have any complaints.

But I've never met a racist yet who thinks he's a racist. That's always the disturbing thing about when we begin to look at ourselves.

Obviously, In The Heat Of The Night was a landmark movie because the timing was perfect. It was in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement.

I don't like to think that maybe I'm just getting old. I'm not too excited about watching a huge explosion. I'm more interested in people and characters.

I don't make films to win prizes. I make films to make films.

Michael Caine is a movie star, but he's also a great actor. I can't say that about every movie star. It's the concentration he has.