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

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

I mean they're making remakes of my films and I'm not even dead yet! Why would you want to make a remake?

It's an entire industry focusing on young male viewers that want action and violence. They sell us something that isn't valid. They're selling films like a product.

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.

The eradication of anti-personnel mines around the world is one of the most important tasks facing the international community.

I work with a lot of movie stars.