Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Jessica Alba on what makes a great movie

Found here:

"When asked why she hasn't appeared in more independent, art-house fare, the expectant star gives a refreshingly candid answer, if not one that'll likely keep Sundance at bay for quite some time. "To me, box office is the most important thing," she says. "If the movie makes money, then I'm fine."


Don't expect to see Ms. Alba doing up Cannes anytime soon, either.
Thank goodness we don't have to see it that way. There are lots of interesting movies out there; and box office often doesn't have that much to do with it. (If I remember right, neither "The Wizard of Oz" nor "Casablanca" smashed records at the box office when they first came out.)
The cable TV network Turner Classic Movies is a great resource for great old movies, by the way.