It's hard on an actor when you have to do a scene 45 times and you know damn well that three of the angles a director is shooting will never make it into the movie.
William H. MacySo many actors spend so much energy trying to remember the lines. It's so foolish. Guys are the worst.
William H. MacyIt sure is boring to be around people who are in character all the time. I always find it's closer to mental illness than acting excellence.
William H. MacyA good actor's director, first of all, is prepared, so there's not an exorbitant amount of wasted footage.
William H. MacyThe reason they came up with the ratings board is that there are a lot of movies out there, and parents need some guidance. Not only for the kids, but for adults, as well. If you don't like to see a certain kind of film, there should be some rating, so that you know what you're getting into. But the present system doesn't work.
William H. Macy