But, number one, I think traditional noir doesn't work in contemporary storytelling because we don't live in that world anymore

And we've become very doubtful of our information sources, because they're all controlled by these huge multilateral corporations

I've been sort of traveling around the country for ten years talking about independent features.

And I always had this idea for making a movie about a femme fatale, because I like these characters. They're a lot of fun, they're sexy, they're manipulative, they're dangerous.

The biggest mistake in student films is that they are usually cast so badly, with friends and people the directors know. Actually you can cover a lot of bad direction with good acting

Godard is incredibly brilliant, the things he says. Apparently here in France, the most interesting thing when a new film of his is going to come out are his press conferences, because he's so brilliant

I don't see scary films. I certainly wouldn't go see my films.