“It's still the White House exploding [in "Independence Day"]. It was just so provocative, and no one had ever done it before. I remember when we shot it, how everyone was excited.” StillsDoneRememberHouseWhiteShotsIndependenceExcitedWhite HouseRemember WhenProvocativeIndependence DayExploding Author:Roland Emmerich
“There are shots that I had to walk away from because we had to get the movie in the theaters. There are some in "Independence Day" and "Godzilla," but lately I got smart. I would plan it so I had enough time [to get it right]. That just comes with experience.” EnoughWalksPlansSmartShotsTheaterIndependenceEnough TimeHad EnoughIndependence DayGodzilla Author:Roland Emmerich
“When we shot "Stargate," he [ Jaye Davidson] came up to me at one point and said, "I don't like shooting movies," and I said, "Why?" "Too many people stare at me." I said, "Then you're totally in the wrong business."” PeopleSaidShotsShootingStaring Author:Roland Emmerich
