When you look at Kennedy and Nixon, TV played a crucial part in Kennedy's popularity. He was incredibly photogenic, while Nixon was this scowling figure. American viewers judged him on his appearance on TV.

Maybe I have an affinity for Andy Griffith because we both grew up in North Carolina.

I've always been a DVD geek and, before that, a laser disc fanatic, too.

I think with any movie, the more you know, it loses some of its power.

I think there's actually a benefit to working with teen actors: they've got such boundless energy, and everybody is willing to try different things.

I love turning on the computer in the morning and reading the things that I did the day before - that I didn't do!

I forgive 'Face in the Crowd' its uneven tone because it's precisely what makes it feel unlike other Kazan movies.

I came from a background of directing behind-the-scenes documentaries.

I always loved as a kid reading 'Spider-Man,' and the 'Fantastic Four' would show up... it was all about that larger universe.

'A Face in the Crowd' is Elia Kazan's forgotten movie.