It is cynicism, and not idealism, that is generally the mark of youthful immaturity, or rather it is the cynic who is generally the most foolish roma…

- Andrew Sarris

Hitchcock is the most-daring avant-garde film-maker in America today.

- Andrew Sarris

The Window is not without a certain visual spell that makes it a first-rate artistic achievement.

- Andrew Sarris

I hate to go out on a limb after only one viewing, but Nashville strikes me as Altman's best film, and the most exciting dramatic musical since Blue …

- Andrew Sarris

I never argue with people about movies.

- Andrew Sarris

I'm afraid you can't create tragedy out of abnormal psychology.

- Andrew Sarris

I was a solipsist and a narcissist and much too arrogant. I have a lot more compassion now, but it took a long time.

- Andrew Sarris

Lemon Tree is well worth seeing as a first-class artistic achievement bridging two civilizations.

- Andrew Sarris

Movies are as old as psychoanalysis. So if I were to put you or anyone else on a couch and say, 'Tell me your favorite movies,' it would be a way of …

- Andrew Sarris