In America, people rarely stay in the town where they grew up, rarely stay in close proximity to their parents throughout their lives. You rarely find parents in their old age being taken care of by their children. Robert Benton ageamericacare share on social
My next film is always shaped by the last one... by the things I feel I didn't get right, or the things I like and want to try to develop further, but it always comes out of the last picture. Robert Benton developfeelfilm Change image and share on social
I'd like to know what law is it that says that a woman is a better parent, simply by virtue of her sex. Robert Benton lawparentsex Change image and share on social
Movies without meaningful dialogue play well all over the world. The Apostle is probably the best movie of the year, but it won't do squat in Korea. Robert Benton apostledialoguekorea Change image and share on social
My education was an education by movies. Robert Benton educationmovie Change image and share on social
Twilight is about getting older and relationships - not about a murder mystery. It's about love when you reach a certain age; nothing is in primary colors. Robert Benton agecolorlove Change image and share on social
I was dyslexic before anybody knew what dyslexia was. I was called 'slow'. It's an awful feeling to think of yourself as 'slow' - it's horrible. Robert Benton awfulcalldyslexia Change image and share on social
