Matthew Modine is an American actor recognized for his work in both film and television. Known for his roles in "Full Metal Jacket" and "The Dark Knight Rises," Modine's career spans several decades, showcasing his versatility and commitment to his craft. His performances often blend intensity with nuance, earning him critical acclaim.

"I don't think that digital photography is romantic yet. It's not sympathetic the way that film is."



"There's a discipline. When you take someone's portrait, you don't have to take 50 photographs, just find that one so that when you release the shutter, that's the image that you took."



"I bought all the stuff, but nothing was as satisfying to me as using the Rolleiflex because it was one shot."



"Photography is about light and what it does and how it is captured on a piece of negative."



"For example, Michael Mann's film Collateral - there is certain kinds of stories that lend themselves to digital photography. Some things are very raw stories that digital photography kind of lends itself to."



"They don't have the news media set up in Africa that we do in the United States, where televisions are so accessible and newspapers and magazines are able to educate people."



"You hope and pray that you'll get involved with a director that you understand and who has the same sensibility as you do and knows how to push you and bring out the best in you."

