“All my movies got screwed up because of my personality.”
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“I've had such a great track record in making a huge profit when the movies are smaller.”
MoviesAll Quotes by Harvey Weinstein
“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 we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. So, a movie like 'The Artist' that costs $14 million, has to go out and compete with movies that cost $140 million. How does David deal with Goliath?”
Movies“I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come.”
Friendship“It's the golden age of French cinema again but it's because Sarkozy had the guts to push through copyright law.”
Age“I've been involved with violent movies, and then I've also said at a certain point, 'I can't take it anymore. Please cut it.' You know, you've got to respect the filmmaker, and it's a really tough issue.”
Movies“I wanted to do something inspirational for my children.”
Inspirational“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“The great thing that guys like Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and the Google guys have in common is they treat their technology like it's art, and I suppose in the hands of virtuosos like them, it is.”
Technology“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“Over the years with movies, I've given directors notes.”
Movies“There are two things that come very easily to me: rooting for New York sports teams and making mistakes.”
Sports“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“They keep the old business. We keep the ongoing business.”
Business“I want to deal with somebody who comes from another country to the United States and has a family that comes. I don't care if it's a black family from Jamaica or a Hispanic family from Mexico. These issues need to be dealt with, but they need to be dealt with in the entertaining way.”
Family“You know, my movies are important on an economic basis, on an artistic basis.”
Movies“I've had such a great track record in making a huge profit when the movies are smaller.”
Movies“I... grew up in politics and I used to work for the Democratic Party.”
Politics“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“Audiences want to see intelligent movies.”
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