Grant Heslov
Grant Heslov
Grant Heslovis an American actor, film producer, screenwriter and director, known for producing Argofor which he received an Academy Award for Best Picture as co-producer in 2013. He is also known for portraying Robbie in the 1996 screwball comedy Black Sheep...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth15 May 1963
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
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That's like a word in the dictionary now. It doesn't surprise me, but it makes me kinda sad. And it makes me a little frightened.
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His public persona dictates that he's the life of the party -- which he is -- and that he's all about fun -- which he is.
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When you look at a film like 'The Ides of March' or 'Good Night, and Good Luck' even, those are really contained pictures.
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You have to make films you feel strongly about. And then hope you can find the audience.
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It takes a long time to get a film made.
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I think it's more interesting to throw people into a story and let them catch up instead of explaining and feeling like you have to slow down for them. I think audiences, for the most part, they don't want to be ahead of you.
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There are films that cost a lot of money that might be decent films. But if they don't perform in that first weekend or two, they're gone.
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You work with great directors and terrible directors, and so you learn; you take what you think will work for you.