Even in a manuscript form, ‘The Girl on the Train’ sort of leapt off the pages as a contemporary suspense drama-slash-thriller. It has all the mechanics of a thriller, but at the heart of it was a great character study. Marc Platt Read Quote
My personal challenge is always balance. My life has a lot of compartments to it, and I care about each of them deeply. So I wake up each day thinking, ‘How am I going to balance today?’ Marc Platt Read Quote
One of my skills is knowing, ‘This is where I’m needed, and this is how I’m needed and where I’m going to be in control and where I’m going to cede control and why.’ Marc Platt Read Quote
I appreciate actors who work very hard to get at the truth of the character they’re playing. That speaks to me, and I try to protect that process because I value the focus and intention behind it. Marc Platt Read Quote
Producers should have the courage of their convictions. See your project through to its fruition. Seek help and be generous enough to take on collaborators and not be territorial as you’re learning. Marc Platt Read Quote
One of the secrets of ‘A Christmas Story’ is that it’s a relatable story. They feel like our family. Marc Platt Read Quote
When a writer gets a second chance to look back on something, it’s a great opportunity to say, ‘Hey, this is really good, but we can do it even better.’ Marc Platt Read Quote
The notion of someone who is fitting in or trying to become part of a larger family… It’s hard to separate that from my own Jewish roots. Marc Platt Read Quote
