In a city like New York, especially for young professionals who aren't in a family situation, most people don't cook for themselves. This is the only city I've ever lived in where I eat out every night.

I have tremendous faith that there will be greater films to come.

The authenticity aspect is pretty important to me. When we have to compromise and do something that's not authentic, it really rubs me, every time I have to see it in the edit, which is millions of times.

I just have a hard time displaying things.

It's pretty awesome to see people dressed up in period clothing and running around on horses and in carriages and all that kind of thing. Part of the fun of making a period film is just that playfulness. It's just like make believe when you're a child except you get to do it for a real job.

It's an important part of being a member of society to know what's happening in the world and to know where you fall in it and what you can do about it.

I don't think I'd ever write anything that I don't also direct just because it's so hard and painful to write as it is.