I think filmmakers want their movies to be seen.
I take a lot from everywhere. I take from music, architecture, novels, and plays. Anywhere that hits you.
I'm not trying to be some kind of underground renegade.
I have been interested in global web-based communities and emerging technologies since the mid 80's. There is a revolution occurring in global culture at the moment, that will change everything. And it's only just beginning.
Certain remakes are great. Carpenter's The Thing is better than the original.
The trick of making movies in this culture is how to not give up everything that makes them worthwhile in order to get them made - and that's a tricky balance.