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John Cassavetes was an American actor, director, and screenwriter known for his influential contributions to the art of film. Born on December 9, 1929, and passing away on February 3, 1989, Cassavetes was renowned for his unique acting style and dedication to cinema.

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“Art films aren't necessarily photography. It's feeling. If we can capture a feeling of a people, of a way of life, then we made a good picture.”

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“I have the confidence that I can take anybody and have them give a good performance, because I don't think there's anything to acting except expressing, being able to converse. So if I can just convince somebody not to clean themselves up, and not to be someone that they're not, and just be what they are in given circumstances, that's all that acting is to me, and I don't think it's very difficult.”

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“No matter how old you get, if you can keep the desire to be creative, you're keeping the man-child alive.”

“I like to act in films, I like to shoot 'em, I like to direct 'em, I like to be around 'em. I like the feel of it and it's something I respect. It doesn't make any difference whether it's a crappy film or a good film. Anyone who can make a film, I already love. But I feel sorry if they don't put any thought in it because then they missed the boat.”

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“During the actual filming, I’m not really listening to dialogue. I’m watching to see if the actors are communicating something and expressing something. I’m just watching a conversation. You’re not aware of exactly what people are saying. You are aware of what they are INTENDING and what kind of feeling is going on in that scene.”

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“You can fail in films because you don't have the talent, or you have too much humility, or you lack ferociousness. I'm a gangster. If I want something, I'll grab it.”

Ifs Want Film Too Much Failing Talent Humility Want Something Gangsters

Author:John Cassavetes

About the Author

Born: December 9, 1929
Died: February 3, 1989
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 30

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