Film has become a marketed commodity, and the opportunities and audiences for art cinema have grown smaller. There is a general downturn in cultural literacy, perhaps because of television.

Well, you know what, I'm 60 years old, and I've been interested in politics since I was on my daddy's knee. During the 1948 election, we were praying for Truman. I know a lot about politics.

If Hollywood stars speak out, so do all sorts of other people. Now Hollywood stars can get a better hearing.

A truly strong woman will choose a stong man who disagrees with her over a weak one who goes along.

Aren't you getting tired of people hating one another? What do they think they get out of it?

In the world of bad movies, 'Death to Smoochy' is a towering achievement.

There's nothing like impending death to rouse you from existential boredom.