I don't like nihilistic characters. As bad guys they're great, but as heroes they don't work.

I happen to like things that are funny and dramatic at the same time. I don't see the difference.

I love superheroes and I love weird horror films... I could definitely feel that there was a lack of movies like The Martian being made: smart genre movies that can appeal to adults.

Filmmaking is incredible introspective. It forces you to sort of examine yourself in new ways.

That's kind of how I've based my career. I find talented people and beg me to let me work with them.

All movies are alchemy and time is one of the ingredients that goes into the alchemy. You want the time to be right; you don't want to rush it. You need the right script, the right cast and the right feeling in the culture.

I just go with what excites me.