Consequently, their school [film-school ] was the school of life, and it was very much reflected in their work.

You can dress it up, but it comes down to the fact that a movie is only as good as its script.

From my point of view, when I was thinking about the prospect of [Michael Douglas] in this part, I wondered if he would go all the way with it. The reason I was concerned is that, oftentimes, actors - especially movie stars - when they're playing a character who might be perceived as unattractive or eccentric, will wink at the audience while they're doing it.

What I try to do is give each actor an environment in which they can do their best work.

I make that distinction only because I came to it strictly as someone who was just a lover of storytellers and cinematic storytellers.

Whereas to write, all you need is paper and an idea, so I felt that writing might be my stepping stone.

I love suspense movies, because in a sense they're the most dreamlike of any genre, and I'm sure I'll make another one.