"A cinematographer is a visual psychiatrist - moving an audience through a movie ... making them think the way you want them to think, painting pictures in the dark."

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Source : "Remembering Gordon Willis, ASC" by Jon Fauer, www.fdtimes.com. May 20, 2014.

Gordon Willis

#Moving Quotes #Dark Quotes #Thinking Quotes

“I think it is vital to fight to do something you want to do despite not gaining your community's or your friends' approval.”
“In Hollywood, you're never any better than your last picture.”
“Leave part of the yard rough. Don't manicure everything. Small children in particular love to turn over rocks and find bugs, and give them some space to do that. Take your child fishing. Take your child on hikes.”
“You'd be amazed at the number of people who want to introduce themselves to you in the men's room. It's the most bizarre part of this entire thing.”
“I'm singing background on one of Blondie's songs on her new album”
“The effect of violent dislike between groups has always created an indifference to the welfare and honor of the state.”
“To live in this precious animal body on this earth is as great a part of spiritual life as anything else.”
“I love being coached. I get angry when I'm not coached. I ask a lot of questions and certainly appreciate any insight and feedback. I think if you ever stop listening to coaching or stop asking questions, you probably need to be doing something else.”

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