And in Hollywood, you know, everyone is an expert. Most of them are expert editors. They can't direct, they can't write, they can't act, but, by God, they all think they can edit. John Frankenheimer More Quotes by John Frankenheimer More Quotes From John Frankenheimer So I've had really great assistant directors for my last seven movies. John Frankenheimer assistants lasts directors One of the first lessons you learn as an actor is to listen. John Frankenheimer lessons actors firsts If you don't cast well, you can be in real trouble. John Frankenheimer casts real trouble The world is full of beautiful girls. But they're not Angelina Jolie. She's fun, honest, intelligent, gorgeous and divinely talented. She brings a hell of a lot to the party. John Frankenheimer girl fun beautiful I think I've made some pretty decent films in the '80s and '90s. John Frankenheimer 80s-and-90s film thinking I think all great actors - and I don't classify myself as one of them, incidentally - but I think all great actors listen well and I've learned that from a lot of the very good actors with whom I've worked - to really listen to what people say. John Frankenheimer actors people thinking I really, really love directing films. John Frankenheimer directing-film film If you cast the picture correctly, you have a whole lot of leeway. You can make mistakes in other aspects but pull it off with the right actors. John Frankenheimer aspect actors mistake And I kind of feel that I have a responsibility to the people that invest their time and money with me to show up on the set every day and do the best of which I am capable. John Frankenheimer kind responsibility people I sought Ben Affleck because I needed an everyman for this role. Ben appeals to men and women. He gives you a sense of intelligence, the notion of a guy who can think on his feet. John Frankenheimer you intelligence women men
