Cary Fukunaga (Cary Joji Fukunaga) Quotes
Even on my films, I always collaborate with the actors. That's a given. I think you need that. You need the actors to feel as much ownership of the performance and the direction of the story as you do, to get the most out of everyone's potential.
Quotes to Explore
-
I get offers all the time from film makers, but they are unknown quantities. I don't go there and do experiments.
-
The entertainment medium of film is particularly tuned to the present imaginations of people at large. A lot of fiction is intensely nostalgic.
-
The film depends on the audience's belief in this relationship.
-
Female characters in literature are full. They're messy: they've got runny noses and burp and belch. Unfortunately, in film, female characters don't often have that kind of richness.
-
Compared with other Indian film composers, I only write about six movies a year. Others write up to 60.
-
I've only used my own voice about four times on film.
-
When I do a horror or a fantasy film it all boils down to something in the script that surprises me. It could be a big thing or a small moment. If it's there I'll do it.
-
A film has its own life and takes its own time.
-
I want to do theatre and film and direct my own things and develop.
-
I don't listen to Bollywood music much. But yes, I listen to Indian music quite often, and other non- film music.
-
I love to watch low-budget indie artsy films, but I do also love the big blockbuster things. I would love to do that one day, do a Marvel film. That would be really great.
-
I'm Method trained. How is this character like me? What does she think of her mother? What does her mother think of her? It's like construction, and then, yes, you hope you're talented and that the universe aligns and captures the kind of laborer's work you've done and whatever else sprinkles down on you, and it's all caught on film or onstage.
-
Directing a film was something I was yearning to do. I always wanted to see if I had the capacity to be a good storyteller.
-
I feel like there's a lot of rappers that could out-rap me and I wouldn't want to face any of them.
-
Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.
-
Some people are kind of themselves, and some people are straight-up actors that can meld into a lot of different parts.
-
I don't want to make movies for kids, and I don't want to make movies for adults either.
-
I don't apply [being a role model] to the choices I make. I feel like a role model is not necessarily someone you want to imitate, just someone you admire.
-
Michael had Neverland. It was his mission before Michael passed away to create a theme park, and we are taking over that mission.
-
You can speak your mind But not on my time.
-
People like bluegrass. It's had a following amongst a lot of hip and young people. A lot of college kids like bluegrass.
-
Even on my films, I always collaborate with the actors. That's a given. I think you need that. You need the actors to feel as much ownership of the performance and the direction of the story as you do, to get the most out of everyone's potential.
