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Ridley Scott recalls an exec asked why he can't make films about 'normal people': 'What the f--- does that mean?'

After Ridley Scott's visionary first few films failed to perform commercially, he says he was asked by a studio executive why he can't make films about 'normal people.'

It's hard to believe now, but Ridley Scott's early films weren't seen as particularly stellar in their time, despite the fact that the period included Alien and Blade Runner, both of which are considered classics today. He'd enjoyed a long run as a successful commercial director, which means he entered the movie business with a bit more confidence and a lot more technical competence than many others. It's difficult to measure the impact of single critic's opinion on a film's financial success, but Blade Runner certainly enjoys more fans in retrospect than it garnered during its release.

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