Julian May
American science fiction, fantasy, horror, science and children's writer
Irwin Lawrence “Paul” Mazurskywas an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. Known for his dramatic comedies that often dealt with modern social issues, he was nominated for five Academy Awards for Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), An Unmarried Woman (1978), Harry and Tonto (1974), and Enemies, A Love Story (1989).
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Irwin Lawrence “Paul” Mazurskywas an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. Known for his dramatic comedies that often dealt with modern social issues, he was nominated for five Academy Awards for Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), An Unmarried Woman (1978), Harry and Tonto (1974), and Enemies, A Love Story (1989). He is also known for directing such films as Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986), Moon over Parador (1988), and Scenes from a Mall (1991).
I wish in my own mind I were more definite – that I was absolutely convinced I’d never direct someone else’s script, but I keep reading scripts, because I might find something.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)
The one thing that’s closest to my story is the thing about trying out for the juvenile delinquent role and getting it. That was the start of my acting career… which I’ve resumed, by the way.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)
California is an island, and New York’s an island. Maybe it’s time for me to change islands.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)
I wonder if that’s hurt me at the box office. Maybe audiences these days want to know exactly what to expect when they go into a movie, and my movies are hard to explain in just one way.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)
One thing I know is that I don’t want to be a director for hire, making genre films.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)
I don’t like movies that are morally simple.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)
Even when I begin with a situation that’s basically funny or sad, I like to keep poking around in it. I like to get into the middle of a relationship, to explore the subtle places.
American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (1930-2014)