Michael Arndt Quotes

Generally, screenplays suck.

Most screenplays I receive are boring, and some are straight-out bad.

I like very much to do movies.

That's where my passion was ignited, on the set of 'Pobol Y Cwm.' I loved it and I've had such a passion for TV and films. I can't do anything else.

I'm passionate about actors, and I'm passionate about showing actors in different lights.

This generation of filmmakers is very good. They're seasoned, for some reason.

There is no room in the world, as you say, for second rate work.

Every year I hear people complain that the quality of screenplays and movies is declining. In my opinion, the vast majority of scripts written - as well as most movies that are released - are not very original, well-written, or interesting. It has always been that way, and I think it always will be.

I love movies. Movies have influenced me as a writer.

There's nothing wrong with doing sequels, they're just easier to sell.

I love film sets, but I don't necessarily love being the center of attention.

The goal is always to do B material in an A fashion.

Usually a lot of moviemaking is boring.

I want to do horror and action, and I'm only being slightly facetious.

It is no surprise that animation is Hollywood's most successful and innovative genre.

I'm excited about what technology is offering storytellers and movie- and TV-makers.

It's not the love affair I have with film, but television can be a playground for interesting ideas.

I would like to work with everyone in Bollywood.

I'm knee-deep into fashion; I'm knee-deep into movies.

I'm not the best filmmaker, but on the sets, it seems like everybody is having fun.

I always wanted to do film. And I still love theater.

David Mamet, Tim Kazurinsky, and Denise DeClue, who adapted [ About Last Night]. Between the three of them... I mean, it's always down to the writing. You're only as good as your writing.

I would rather spend my entire life doing nothing than have my name attached to something mediocre.

Thank God, 50 years ago I learned that our entire business is all based on two things; a great song and a great story. Film, television, if you don't have that story, nothing else matters. You don't call anybody else or direct anybody. The same with a song. A great song can make the worst singer in the world a star.

Be not cheap or mediocre in desiring.