David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He's not only a great director, but he's also a great writer.
Adam McKayI grew up with a single mom who was a waitress. We were on food stamps. My mom then got Pell Grants, put herself through college to get a degree to get a better job. Because we were broke, I then had to go to a state school. I went to Temple University, and had to get loans. So I grew up in a world where I saw the government helping individuals pull themselves up, and saw it work very successfully.
Adam McKayCelebrities and 'famous' people are just regular folks. I know, it's a shocking and potentially dangerous statement.
Adam McKay