No film is made without the people behind the lens. Of course, most people, even I, tend to look at films in the most simplistic way, and say, "Wow, so-and-so is in this film." We talk about who's in it, as opposed to who got it made. But there are financial and technical aspects which go along with it, that should be addressed and acknowledged, including those minorities who are doing excellent work as well.
I'm not a cinematic cinematic person. I go to the movies like I did back when I was a kid. I go to the movies and I sit down. If the music works, hmm… - Melvin Van Peebles
I'm not a cinematic cinematic person. I go to the movies like I did back when I was a kid. I go to the movies and I sit down. If the music works, hmm…
- Melvin Van Peebles
Music or sound in a film is a character as important as another character. - Melvin Van Peebles
Music or sound in a film is a character as important as another character.
I was a trader for a company. That's different from the brokers who we sort of disdain as sort of just errand boys. - Melvin Van Peebles
I was a trader for a company. That's different from the brokers who we sort of disdain as sort of just errand boys.
No film is made without the people behind the lens. Of course, most people, even I, tend to look at films in the most simplistic way, and say, "Wow, … - Melvin Van Peebles
No film is made without the people behind the lens. Of course, most people, even I, tend to look at films in the most simplistic way, and say, "Wow, …
Essentially, I'm, most of all, a writer. So, what makes people tick interests me. - Melvin Van Peebles
Essentially, I'm, most of all, a writer. So, what makes people tick interests me.
I don't consider myself a sociologist, I consider myself a filmmaker, among other things. Maybe an asshole but a filmmaker. - Melvin Van Peebles
I don't consider myself a sociologist, I consider myself a filmmaker, among other things. Maybe an asshole but a filmmaker.
Worry is a funky luxury when a lot has to be done. - Melvin Van Peebles
Worry is a funky luxury when a lot has to be done.
Hollywood desires money but they could not stand the political content. - Melvin Van Peebles
Hollywood desires money but they could not stand the political content.
I really like to talk to people and to get their take on things. - Melvin Van Peebles
I really like to talk to people and to get their take on things.
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