“If we don't get gun-control laws in this country, we are full of beans. To have the National Rifle Association rule the United States is pathetic. And I agree with Mayor Michael Bloomberg: It's time to put up or shut up about gun control for both parties.”
Time
“Audiences want to see intelligent movies.”
MoviesAll Quotes by Harvey Weinstein
“I'd never made a teen comedy in my life.”
Teen“There is nothing like the way people feel after they've seen 'The Intouchables.' They feel amazing. The word of mouth on this film is incredible. It's intelligent-feeling good. You're not insulted by the low-browness or stupidity of some of the humor. It's so smart and terrific.”
Amazing“We didn't care if we were well-liked as long as the movies were good. We served the movie - that was our master at Miramax. In our second incarnation, the movie is still the master but we're getting the same results in more subtle ways.”
Movies“All my life, I have loved and been inspired by French cinema, and as a studio head it has been my pride and joy to have the ability to bring movies to audiences around the world.”
Movies“I wanted to do something inspirational for my children.”
Inspirational“It's hard to think of yourself as a brand, especially when I have four daughters who kick my butt early in the morning every day before I go to work.”
Morning“I think I took my eye off the ball. From about 2005, 2006, 2007, I was out of it. I thought I could oversee movies and have it done for me, so to speak.”
Movies“Over the years with movies, I've given directors notes.”
Movies“You know, my movies are important on an economic basis, on an artistic basis.”
Movies“George Clooney's 'Ides of March' could be the most under-appreciated movie of the year. In 20 years they're gonna go back and say, 'Oh, that was American politics in that time period.' I follow politics, I love it, and that movie is so authentic.”
Politics“When people ask me what makes movies great, it's the material.”
Movies“All my movies got screwed up because of my personality.”
Movies“If an Internet company steals content, they shut it down. And let me tell you, Apple France, Yahoo France or Google France, none of them have gone out of business.”
Business“I've had such a great track record in making a huge profit when the movies are smaller.”
Movies“They keep the old business. We keep the ongoing business.”
Business“I... grew up in politics and I used to work for the Democratic Party.”
Politics“I'm probably the only person who goes to work and says 'Wow, it's really nice here and sweet,' even in the competitive movie business.”
Business“I remember when I took Quentin Tarantino with me to a very private screening of the documentary 'Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,' which shows some of the legal irregularities of his case. I was involved by the film, and it was an amazing experience to see people weep at the end of it.”
Amazing“I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come.”
Friendship