“The military has a very long relationship with Hollywood that dates back to the silent film era.” LongFilmMilitaryHollywoodSilentErasLong RelationshipSilent Films Author:Nick Turse
“Cinematography, a military art. Prepare a film like a battle.” ArtFilmMilitaryBattleCinematography Book:Notes on the Cinematograph Source: Notes on the Cinematograph
“We have a conservative government that only thinks in terms of efficiency. They are spending a lot of money on military expenses and less and less on culture. My position is that culture can actually be economically viable. When I make a film, the film costs $3 million. Now, in Quebec, it grossed $3.5 million, which is a small film. It's not a comedy. There are no stars in it. And, it still grosses $3.5 million. That's just in Quebec.” ThinkingStillsGovernmentFilmCultureStarsTermMillionsComedyMilitaryPositionCostConservativeSpendingExpensesLots Of MoneyEfficiencyQuebecSpending A Lot Of Money Author:Philippe Falardeau
“So, first, I wanted to be a part of the project because I thought it was an important story to tell. On top of that, it's rare to find roles for strong, young, feisty women, especially in a military film. And I love that Suarez ends up being the moral compass of the story, and that she's also brave enough to stand up to all these men.” MenFirstsImportantEndsEnoughStoriesWantedFilmYoungStrongMoralRolesMilitaryProjectsBraveCompassMoral CompassFeistySuarez Author:Zoe Kravitz
“I've always had the fantasy of doing a boot camp for a military film, at some point. I've always wanted to know what the experience is like, to feel that mounting pressure of going off to war and needing to be so present and physically aware of your body because you ultimately need to fight for your life and for your country.” WarCountryFilmFightingFantasyMilitary Author:Seth Gabel
“Film is a director's medium, and a film set is a complicated military structure - I have to keep reminding myself to stay in my place, or all will burst into chaos.” FilmMilitaryChaosComplicated Author:Daniel Clowes