I made this film 'The Beach,' which didn't take place in a city, and it didn't really suit me.

I say to first time filmmakers that when they're asked, they should go to America as you're far more likely to get a chance.

The awards season gives a chance for independent films to have a bit of longevity in the press and the media.

The most important thing about Olympics, of course, is the games and not the opening ceremony. It's weird the way it gets inverted sometimes.

If I was American, I think I'd live in New York, because I like that East Coast mentality. There's nothing wrong with Hollywood. If you want to be a big time filmmaker, you should go to Hollywood.

It's interesting, the worse things get in cities, the tougher that cities get, the more brutal the humor is. The tougher things people face, the darker the sense of humor gets and I find that incredibly optimistic.

Brian Cox is the nicest guy, but he's so arrogant.