What Bruce Greenwood has to say about Being Julia

on the story:

It's a very visceral story to follow that this woman of a certain age goes through and it's impossible to turn away once you realize what's up
Vancouver Sun 10/13/04

It's a beautiful story
Victoria / Canada.com 7/13/03

on getting the part:

Istvan was in town, I hoisted my flag and went in there to see if I could weasel my way in.
Vancouver Sun 10/13/04

on Annette Bening:

Working with Bening was a treat. She doesn't pretend to be younger, you know, there's no silk on the lens, there's none of that. She just puts it all out there. And in real life, she's radiant.
Vancouver Sun 10/13/04

Question: What do you learn from an actress like Annette Benning?
Answer: Focus man focus, unbelievable focus. Just really full of joy, really willing to work, likes to have fun and focused.
Toronto International Film Festival

Question: What do you think Annette Bening's chances are for an Oscar?
Answer: I'm so out of the loop! I don't even know. She did a fantastic job, but in terms of handicapping people's chances, don't even start.
Question: Well, just working with her must have been an awesome experience for you
Answer: It was. She was really very, very focused and happy to be there. It was great.

on the shoot:

My days off I'd sit by the river and read and write, drinking cappuccino and watching the Danube go by. Then I'd have to shlep into work with Annette Bening. It doesn't really get a lot better.
Vancouver Province 9/26/04