Weinstein Quotes & Sayings

All my life, I have loved and been inspired by French cinema, and as a studio head it has been my pride and joy to have the ability to bring movies to audiences around the world. — Harvey Weinstein

I ... grew up in politics and I used to work for the Democratic Party. — Harvey Weinstein

April 10: Marilyn appears on time for six hours of costume tests for Something's Got to Give. She is irritated that Cukor is not there to meet her. She looks radiant, and Peter Levathes tells the press, "This will be the best Monroe picture ever. Marilyn is at the peak of her beauty and ability." But that evening, producer Henry Weinstein finds her sprawled across a bed and unconscious after an overdose of barbiturates. He calls Ralph Greenson, who revives her. It is announced to the press that Marilyn will be part of the entertainment at the president's Madison Square Garden birthday party. Marilyn agrees to pay $1,440.33 for the cost of producing a dress decorated with hand-stitched rhinestones, beading, and mirrors. — Carl Rollyson

Over the years with movies, I've given directors notes. — Harvey Weinstein

People know that I have a great love for cinema. Not just for commercial cinema, but for the 'cinema d'auteur.' But to me, two of the great 'auteurs' are actually actors and they both happen to be French. One is Alain Delon and the other is Jean-Paul Belmondo. — Harvey Weinstein

I learned what I really love is making films, not the film business. I want to be on the set, meeting with writers, I want that freedom. I love it now. — Harvey Weinstein

I'd update my resume so you're ready for any outcome. — Bob Weinstein

In the Federal Government, electronic records are as indispensable as their paper counterparts for documenting citizens' rights, the actions for which officials are accountable, and the nation's history. — Allen Weinstein

Every time I do a movie like 'Finding Neverland' or 'Chocolat' or 'Shakespeare' in Love,' we deal with the creative process, but there's humor and fun along the way. I always love that kind of movie. — Harvey Weinstein

Harvey and I grew up in Queens, N.Y. My brother and I shared a room for 18 years until we went away to college. When we were kids, after our father said, 'Lights out,' he also exclaimed, 'No more talking. Time for sleep.' But we'd stay up late, arguing over statistics, who the best center fielder was - Willie Mays or Mickey Mantle. — Bob Weinstein

I can't believe you gave me a bag of dirt and then broke up with me! — Lauren R. Weinstein

The vision, determination, stamina, hope, relentlessness, and sheer work that are involved in staying afloat, much less succeeding, are the same whether you are running a window on 47th Street or Miramax Films or Microsoft. — Bob Weinstein

In 'Bras & Broomsticks,' Rachel Weinstein gets the shock of her life when she discovers that her mom and her younger sister, Miri, are both ... witches! In 'Frogs & French Kisses,' Rachel and her witchy family are back - Miri is busy zapping up ways to save the world, while Mom has gone boy crazy and become a magicaholic. — Sarah Mlynowski

Religion isn't the problem; ignorance and hatred are. — Bruce Weinstein

I never make a movie for awards consideration. I will use the hope of getting an Academy Award a) to honor the people who work so hard and also b) it's the greatest Good Housekeeping seal in the world. It's the greatest brand. It's as good as Louis Vuitton and Dior in the world of moviemaking. It's the Super Bowl. — Harvey Weinstein

It's hard to market a movie when you're at the mercy of critics and journalists. — Harvey Weinstein

For the Archivist, this role is a result of his obligation to preserve and assure timely and maximum access to our governmental records in the evolving historic saga of the American people. — Allen Weinstein

It is never too late To overcome despair, To turn sorrow into resolve And pain into purpose. It is never too late to alter my world, Not by magical incantations Or manipulations of the cards Or deciphering the stars. But by opening myself To curative forces buried within, To hidden energies The powers in my interior self. In sickness and in dying, it is never too late Living, I teach, Dying, I teach, How I face pain and fear, Others observe me, children, adults, Students of life and death, Learn from my bearing, my posture, My philosophy. — Rochelle B. Weinstein

Our new strategic plan emphasizes the importance of providing access to records anytime, anywhere. This is one of many initiatives that we are launching to make our goal a reality. — Allen Weinstein

When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. So, a movie like 'The Artist' that costs $14 million, has to go out and compete with movies that cost $140 million. How does David deal with Goliath? — Harvey Weinstein

I don't have an image. Don't give me one. I want no image to have to uphold. — Bob Weinstein

A strong work ethic is a form of accountability, because it involves keeping a promise to one's employer. It is not the same thing as workaholism. — Bruce Weinstein

Margaret Thatcher made tough decisions. She put people out of work and she stood up to labor unions and she did a lot of things that I did not like. — Harvey Weinstein

You can spend all the money in the world. If you've got a bad product, it doesn't matter. — Harvey Weinstein

The great thing that guys like Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and the Google guys have in common is they treat their technology like it's art, and I suppose in the hands of virtuosos like them, it is. — Harvey Weinstein

I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come. — Harvey Weinstein

First of all, I never make a movie for awards consideration. — Harvey Weinstein

When I sit down to write, I don't think, 'OK, what is the next David O. Russell film I can write, or what is Harvey Weinstein going to want to buy?' Or even, 'What are filmgoers going to want.' I try to think, tell a good story. Just do what you do. — Matthew Quick

The Art and Life of Jean Varda makes clear that Varda, better known today as an outlandish character than as a serious artist, was in fact both. Stroman cuts through the myths that Varda created about himself, while celebrating them at the same time. A lively book, deeply researched, well illustrated."


David Weinstein, CA-Modern Magazine | Eichler Network — Elizabeth Leavy Stroman

I just finished my homework fast, I was bored to death. There wasn't 500 channels so there was a thing for a librarian to teach a kid like me about reading. I started reading early and I read all the time, because I love it. — Harvey Weinstein

You're always fascinated by what you do, and how other people look at it. — Harvey Weinstein

I heard Bob Weinstein actually likened actors to baseball players. You work for a while then all of a sudden you go through a dry spell. — Michael Cera

Debt can be the most addictive thing in the universe, and it can kill you. You get used to living high off the hog. It was intoxicating. — Harvey Weinstein

I'm a benevolent dictator. — Harvey Weinstein

I've been involved with violent movies, and then I've also said at a certain point, 'I can't take it anymore. Please cut it.' You know, you've got to respect the filmmaker, and it's a really tough issue. — Harvey Weinstein

They say now in America that final cut doesn't mean anything. As Harvey Weinstein said to some film-maker, 'You can have final cut. I'll open your film in Arkansas.' — Mira Nair

Harvey Weinstein bought our film, and he's an animal. He's got us out there campaigning and everything because honestly it's a silent black-and-white film. — Penelope Ann Miller

I saw 'Tintin' in Europe - it is 'Indiana Jones' on steroids. Unbelievable. What a fantastic movie. Steven Spielberg, you rock the house. And working with those young English guys like Edgar Wright, and also Peter Jackson; what a great combination. — Harvey Weinstein

If you don't know something, admit it. But, try to impress them with what you do know. — Bob Weinstein

Given the limits of our knowledge of such psychological problems as belief and motivation, the question of sincerity ... is misleading and fruitless. — Donald Weinstein

My movies are important on an economic basis, on an artistic basis. — Harvey Weinstein

Last year, when 'Black Swan,' 'True Grit' and 'King's Speech' all grossed over $100 million, it gave studios and independent financiers the confidence to make daring movies and not do the same old you-know-what. — Harvey Weinstein

Hervey (Weinstein) thank you for killing whoever you had to kill to get me up here today — Jennifer Lawrence

We've been able to access deals that under our former relationship with Disney - with tax advantages and strategic partners - that we just weren't able to do. — Harvey Weinstein

I think we do have our true, original stories that work. I can tell you that 'The King's Speech,' which we did, became a worldwide smash because people loved the personal story. — Harvey Weinstein

But we will lose the millions of records being created daily in a dizzying array of electronic forms unless we find a way to preserve and keep them accessible indefinitely. — Allen Weinstein

The secret of making movies is having the strongest possible script. — Harvey Weinstein

Knowing that Ricky Gervais will never work again means a lot to me. I'm going to make sure of it. — Harvey Weinstein

I don't know, I'll probably make the first superhero movie that bombs. — Harvey Weinstein

Research promoted by NARA within a major coalition of Federal and private sector research partners has at last demonstrated that an Electronic Records Archives can be built. — Allen Weinstein

This awareness instills a fierce desire to protect that heritage and - in doing so - to educate Americans in the meaning and importance of our pivotal documents. — Allen Weinstein

His face was knotted with rage. He felt like fainting but couldn't remember the proper way to fall. — Woody Allen

I remember when I took Quentin Tarantino with me to a very private screening of the documentary 'Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,' which shows some of the legal irregularities of his case. I was involved by the film, and it was an amazing experience to see people weep at the end of it. — Harvey Weinstein

To have the National Rifle Association rule the United States of America is pathetic. — Harvey Weinstein

I love it when these Internet dudes say to me, 'Hey man, we just want to be 'content neutral.' — Harvey Weinstein

All my movies got screwed up because of my personality. — Harvey Weinstein

1. Do No Harm 2. Make Things Better 3. Respect Others 4. Be Fair 5. Be Loving — Bruce Weinstein

They keep the old business. We keep the ongoing business. — Harvey Weinstein

I speak to kids 16, 17 years old, they haven't read a newspaper. They haven't physically handled a newspaper. They don't even look at the headlines on a subway. These kids are on the Internet and the level of news that they're getting is not the quality of 'The New York Times' or 'The Wall Street Journal.' It's way deficient, and they don't care. — Harvey Weinstein

I brought you some pictures of my work," he said proudly. His name was William Weinstein, which may have explained why he left Jews off his hate list. He had been born in Brooklyn, and moved to Santa Fe ten years before. He took an envelope out of his pocket, rifled through some pictures, and handed them to Paris. They were ten-foot phallic symbols made of clay. The man had penises on the brain. "It's very interesting work," Paris said, pretending to be impressed. "Do you use live models?" she asked more in jest, and he nodded. "Actually, I use my own." He thought that hysterically funny and laughed so hard he almost coughed himself to death. Along with the clay under his nails, enough of it to create another sculpture, his fingers were stained with nicotine. "Do you like to ride?" "Yes, but I haven't in a long time. Do you? — Danielle Steel

I want to deal with somebody who comes from another country to the United States and has a family that comes. I don't care if it's a black family from Jamaica or a Hispanic family from Mexico. These issues need to be dealt with, but they need to be dealt with in the entertaining way. — Harvey Weinstein

Sometimes Harvey Weinstein will let me use the Miramax jet if I'm opening a supermarket for him. — Gwyneth Paltrow

I just finished 'Butter' for Weinstein, a comedy with this incredible cast - Hugh Jackman, Olivia Wilde, Alicia Silverstone - all-star cast and it was a fun set to be on. I've gotten really lucky to get all these down-to-earth cast members. 'Butter' is about butter carving in Iowa. — Ashley Greene

I always find that when I do something that I like, from my heart, then it works. — Harvey Weinstein

As a young man, I went to Paris and soaked up many hours of film knowledge from Robert Hakim in my efforts to become a producer. — Harvey Weinstein

I think for us - the Weinstein name, the Miramax name - they've both become synonymous with brands. We have a real winning formula when it comes to championing a different kind of movie, and I think the audience trusts us. — Harvey Weinstein

There's something about the fashion world that I like, which is, I see a lot of the designers really have affection for other designers. — Harvey Weinstein

When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion. - Abraham Lincoln — Bruce Weinstein

Roman Polanski is a man who cares deeply about his art and its place in this world. What happened to him on his incredible path is filled with tragedy, and most men would have collapsed. Instead, he became a great artist and continues to make great films. — Harvey Weinstein

Obama's not embarrassing. The country is embarrassing. — Harvey Weinstein

The music and the philosophy feed off of one another on a subconscious level, though I've never really integrated my academic teaching into songwriting. But what they have in common is that they're both ways to tap into the mysterious parts of our world. — Steve Weinstein

There are two things that come very easily to me: rooting for New York sports teams and making mistakes. — Harvey Weinstein

Because I'm fat, people believe I'm somehow vulnerable and easy to handle in a negotiation. Ever try to negotiate with a fat guy? We can be mean: Marvin Davis, Harvey Weinstein, Hermann Goering. No one screws around with us for long. — Bernie Brillstein

Thus, the Archivist must display at all times scrupulous independence and a devotion to the laws and principles which govern the responsibilities of the office. — Allen Weinstein

If it did suit everybody," said Ferguson, "it would not have to be done." Weinstein — Noel Loomis

You know, I'm the tough guy with taste, good friends, you know, describe me that I'm the tough guy, period, the way others do. But, you know, I'll tell you, I'm a complete wuss when it comes to my own kids. — Harvey Weinstein

If we don't get gun-control laws in this country, we are full of beans. To have the National Rifle Association rule the United States is pathetic. And I agree with Mayor Michael Bloomberg: It's time to put up or shut up about gun control for both parties. — Harvey Weinstein

My interest in philosophy began as early as eight years old - I started thinking about those kinds of heavy questions about life and humanity. — Steve Weinstein

George Clooney's 'Ides of March' could be the most under-appreciated movie of the year. In 20 years they're gonna go back and say, 'Oh, that was American politics in that time period.' I follow politics, I love it, and that movie is so authentic. — Harvey Weinstein

Harvey [Weinstein] didn't want to release [MY SON THE FANATIC]; he held it for two years because he wanted a happy ending, although I don't know what that means. Does that mean the taxi driver leaves his wife or doesn't leave his wife? I think it has a happy ending. — Hanif Kureishi

Some people handle sweets better. — Harvey Weinstein

I'm the father of four daughters. — Harvey Weinstein

The smart employer looks not for perfection but for an explanation of how the consequences of a dishonorable act affected the candidate and others. — Bruce Weinstein

Many people have vied to become the third Weinstein brother, and I'm not sure why, but that distinction only goes to one person - Quentin Tarantino. — Bob Weinstein

Audiences want to see intelligent movies. — Harvey Weinstein

People want to see big, escapist fare. They don't want to be challenged to think. — Harvey Weinstein

The thing that's great about those guys at Miramax is the Weinstein brothers. They are the two funniest guys I've ever met in my life. — Ted Demme

NARA must provide security at our facilities to protect our public patrons, our staff, and our holdings. — Allen Weinstein

I never know what my next move will be in Hollywood. It's such an unpredictable town. People get jaded and lost and I've been able to stay a float. I think the next logical step in my career would be to start my own filmmaking empire like (Harvey Weinstein) and (Bob Weinstein) did so many years ago. I think if only the unions weren't so strict in Boston, I'd set up shop there and make films of a certain quality you don't see represented these days. I'm full of ideas and dreams. — Ben Affleck

For my brother and me, there would be no 'Field of Dreams'-like playing catch, no nature lessons with our old man. Instead, it would be a darkened theater, the projector light coming on, and a new adventure unfolding. — Bob Weinstein

I think sometimes we in the industry have to do ambitious projects. — Harvey Weinstein

You can let love slip through your fingers, you can let money slip through your fingers, but if you let your fingers slip through your fingers, you're in trouble. — Sol Weinstein

People love a true story and especially a true story where two people from opposite worlds come together. — Harvey Weinstein

Practicing gratitude in the moment of frustration can really be a game changer. — Bruce Weinstein

Putting it another way: A group of fat teenagers who lost 25 percent of their body weight were in worse health than teenagers with anorexia. It — Rebecca Jane Weinstein

It's hard to think of yourself as a brand, especially when I have four daughters who kick my butt early in the morning every day before I go to work. — Harvey Weinstein

American Sniper focuses on a soldier with 160 kills, or as Harvey Weinstein calls it, a slow morning — Neil Patrick Harris

We need Netflix. We in the independent sector more than anybody need Netflix, because they care about what we do. — Harvey Weinstein

If an Internet company steals content, they shut it down. And let me tell you, Apple France, Yahoo France or Google France, none of them have gone out of business. — Harvey Weinstein

Then as now, whatever disagreements over policies existed among Americans - and there were many such bitter policy disputes - the purposes and goals for which Americans fought were clearly understood. — Allen Weinstein