I was speaking to Ridley Scott the other day and he makes a film every 18 months. He's amazing really.

Obviously, in dealing with a relationship, sexuality has to be involved, and jealousy and emotions like that. And I don't know, I've always been intrigued by those emotions.

I was speaking to Ridley Scott the other day and he makes a film every 18 months. He's amazing really.

I've always been interested in films where you can identify with the actors. Where you can be in their shoes and therefore be more involved if they're people that you recognize.

The challenge, really, on any new film is to try to avoid that and achieve a few moments that aren't cliche.

Their every instinct - and I have to say this is without exception - is to iron out the bumps, and It's always the bumps that are the most interesting stuff.

Well, Brief Encounter is certainly one of my top five favorites of all time. I looked at Brief Encounter very closely, to be honest.