Orson Welles's Last Movie Quotes

“Thus the movie would be a mixture of Hannaford’s smooth, elegantly filmed picture and the raw, quick-cut, cinema verité footage from the birthday party.”
― Josh Karp, Orson Welles's Last Movie: The Making of The Other Side of the Wind

“The Other Side of the Wind is the story of Jake Hannaford, a hard-drinking, big-game-hunting, womanizing, adventure-seeking director who loves to shoot in remote locations around the world and revels in putting himself, his cast, and his crew in dangerous situations. Welles would joke that at least one crew member dies on the set of every Hannaford film. A product of the studio system, Hannaford fell out of favor and retreated to Europe for a few years of self-imposed exile and has finally returned to Los Angeles, seeking end money to complete his artsy, modernist attempt at a sex-infused and violence-laden comeback movie that reflects the style and values of New Hollywood circa 1970. As Welles mentioned in his introduction, the film examines the last day of Hannaford’s life as viewed through the medium of film in”
― Josh Karp, Orson Welles's Last Movie: The Making of The Other Side of the Wind

“From the ashes of the studio system, a “New Hollywood” emerged, beginning with the 1967 release of Bonnie and Clyde. Mixing violence, sex, and art, Arthur Penn’s $2.5 million film did more than signal a break with the Hollywood of Cary Grant, John Wayne, and Katharine Hepburn. It also brought in $50 million at the box office. And”
― Josh Karp, Orson Welles's Last Movie: The Making of The Other Side of the Wind

“achievements, and epic failures were all amazing stories that Orson told masterfully.”
― Josh Karp, Orson Welles's Last Movie: The Making of The Other Side of the Wind

“We are born alone, we live alone, and we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion that for the moment we are not alone.” I suppose I was right. Because there I am—most certainly dead and clearly alone. The irony isn’t lost on me. I can assure you of that. Yet there is also something else important I want you to take away. I made my living as an actor and film director. My career was built on creating illusions for others and myself.”
― Josh Karp, Orson Welles's Last Movie: The Making of The Other Side of the Wind