I don’t think we’re living in great times for movies, to tell you the truth.

Byrne’s remark is a blunt, personal assessment of the contemporary film landscape. Read plainly, it suggests disappointment with the kinds of movies being made and/or rewarded—perhaps a sense that commercial imperatives, franchise logic, or risk-averse financing have narrowed the range of stories and styles reaching audiences. The qualifying phrase “to tell you the truth” underscores that he is offering a candid judgment rather than a promotional soundbite. Coming from an actor associated with character-driven and independent work, the line can also be heard as a defense of cinema as an art form: “great times” would mean periods when originality, ambition, and adult-oriented storytelling are more visible in mainstream culture.