The censor boards are mere redundant forces conspiring to keep the 'bold' films out of reach of the audience.

I think the perspective that small-town directors bring to films is very different.

I am not born to make dreamy movies.

I didn't ask anyone to make me a poster boy, because poster boys always end up on dart boards.

I'm a huge Coppola fan. But more of 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Conversation.' 'The Godfather' for me is, like, number three or four on the list.

Cinema is much more than heroes and villains.

I am a straight talker. I am not politically correct or diplomatic.