"The biggest influence on my career is the experience of life" Oliver Stone on directing

“The best advice you can give a director is be open to life and self-conscious of it - see what's unique and original about it”
Filmmaker Oliver Stone on finding inspiration from personal experience, embracing challenging narratives and starting his career on the set of Scarface.
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[@rajkobjelica4905]

Oliver Stone :Grace with Empathy. Honest Man.

[@yurik1068]

To me, he is a national treasure. Thank you maestro Stone for all your great work.

[@glassjaw2007]

THIS is gold, a legend a true IRON MAN, speaking to the young generations, my hat is off to you Mr Stone

[@thomaspick4123]

Wall Street, Platoon, Nixon, Born on the 4th of July. Great movies. I enjoy good writing.

[@coreyallen2957]

I totally agree

[@johnlane9743]

A courageous shaman - after many years of "walking it" and "talking it" his words have the patina of verve. Very appealing as so few men have it today - only seeking the comfort of the herd - never willing to break out and do the heavy lifting. Love this guy. j

[@HoldenNY22]

I concur with you. I like to hear what Oliver Stone has to say about the COVID-19 Virus, the Pandemic and the Vaccinations- forced Vaccinations now.

[@johnlane9743]

Hey friend - thanks for reaching out - tried to share a few thoughts but I've been blocked by the thought police. Keep the faith and rock-on ! j

[@HoldenNY22]

@@johnlane9743 - Thanks.

[@annalisavajda252]

Yes.

[@peperruti]

Smart talented man.

[@geekay1349]

Love his work

[@davehyde6207]

A deep thinking on life during and while living it , making sence of the madness of those in power is an impossible task for any one mans shoulders....keep on keeping on oliver history will shout...look he was right but who listened

[@aabandres]

His book is amazing too. Such a great human being , Oliver Stone

[@arnie8604]

The more i hear Oliver speak, the more I'm impressed.

[@jazzqueue7975]

Such honesty! Great interview.

[@cinnamon4605]

Lovely!

[@fjp3305]

Interesting man

[@emmafuentesbaltazar8801]

Godbless

[@chockaday1]

A wise, wise man.

[@tomsawyer4321]

If film as a medium has overtaken novels then on some level comparisons with Hemingway can be made. He’s lived a life that echoes throughout his work

[@sndoubleopdodoublegydodoub4557]

first

[@nikkijo9999]

There's something wrong with him

[@yurik1068]

Nikki Jones, Nikki Jones what do you know?

[@nikkijo9999]

He looks autistic

[@MsPokey1234]

Nikki, if correct ~ then we should ALL be autistic.............Dean K. 70 y/o Vietnam Vet.

[@nikkijo9999]

@@MsPokey1234 he looks at the ground when being interviewed

[@MsPokey1234]

@@nikkijo9999 ..where would you look.......?LOL me don't know. but he's right about this country and the World ~ did U listen?