Home / Quotes / Quote by Jay Roach

Quote by Jay Roach

“That's why we had Louis C.K. portray the harder line Communist, to accuse [Dalton] Trumbo of being a hypocrite.”

Quote by Jay Roach

Author

Jay Roach, born on June 14, 1957, is a renowned film director known for his work in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, and biographical films. Roach is recognized for his unique directorial style and profound understanding of cinema, with his works gaining widespread recognition both domestically and internationally. more

You May Also Like

“I didn't just want to be the one who was always looking around at the weird family members. I wanted to make my mistakes.”

Want Wanted Mistake Members Family Members My Mistakes

Author:Tig Notaro

“Dalton Trumbo actually was [ a hypocrite], because he liked his wealth, which was against the grain of being a Communist. I put title cards at the head of the film that explains the context.”

Film Wealth Cards Titles Communist Grain Hypocrite

Author:Jay Roach

“In standup, you don't have anything near you except a microphone.”

Author:Tig Notaro

“There's something a lot more self-conscious feeling when there's cameras coming in for close-ups. It makes you very aware.”

Self Feelings Conscious Cameras Self Conscious

Author:Tig Notaro

“John Wayne was just a very conservative guy, who had not served in World War II, and he was defensive about that - he almost overcompensated his anti-Communism because of that reason.”

World War Reason Guy Conservative Communism War Of The Worlds World War Ii World War I Wayne Anti Communism

Author:Jay Roach

“Everything's happened to me. Nothing can happen to me now.”

Happens Happened

Author:Tig Notaro

“Life can very genuinely and realistically pile things on. It doesn't dole out the heartache and pain, or joy, perfectly.”

Heart Pain Joy Heartache

Author:Tig Notaro

“I can't believe I'm breathing and happy and thriving.”

Believe I Can Breathing

Author:Tig Notaro

“To his credit John Wayne was open about it, he even portrayed a member of the House UnAmerican Activities Committee in a film called 'Big Jim McClain.'”

Bigs Film House Activity Members Credit Committees Wayne

Author:Jay Roach

“In movies, you just see somebody close their eyes, and you go on to the next scene.”

Eye Next Goes On Scene

Author:Tig Notaro