Movies, as evidenced by a chorus of protesting and celebrating Americans, influence broader trends.
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I began to feel that the drama of the truth that is in the moment and in the past is richer and more interesting than the drama of Hollywood movies. So I began looking at documentary films. -
I like all of the mental, psychological thriller movies too. I enjoy horror movies across the board. -
If your movies don't perform, they just stop calling you. -
A lot of movies were influenced by 'Logan's Run,' like 'Minority Report'. A lot of films have those elements in them. -
I can't do the same movies all my life. I'm conscious of that. But it's a trade-off. 'Dear John' allowed me to do movies I've wanted to do. You learn to balance it out. I'm still learning. Only now am I getting to do the kinds of movies that I have wanted to do. So it's a steady climb. You don't jump into a Soderbergh film.
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- People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to death have a lot to say - and they want you to hear it.
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