“I think it’s terribly sad”: David Lean predicted the death of original cinema in 1990, and he wasn’t wrong
He saw it coming.
David Lean
Will Smith’s one and only favourite movie of all time: “Even with the quick ending”
An unexpected choice.
The one director Steven Spielberg said was out of his league: “It still makes me feel puny”
Even the best have insecurities.
The role Michael Caine regrets missing out on: “David Lean liked the back of my head”
So close, and yet so far.
The one movie scene Ray Winstone will never forget: “Stuck with me all of my life”
It was a full-circle moment.
Antonio Banderas’ personal connection to his favourite filmmaker: “I love the scope of the movie”
“I love the scope of the movie”.
How Katharine Hepburn became David Lean’s favourite actor to direct: “She is a joy”
She, on the other hand, was miserable.
The movie Steven Spielberg snatched away from his idol: “I secretly wanted to do it myself”
If you snooze, you lose.