But at a certain point, you have to take your influence and find your own voice if you want to become a relevant artist.

Brothers McMullen' would not be picked up for theatrical distribution now.

Woody Allen would go for seven years without a movie and then make one that makes no money.

Actors are con men and con men are actors.

Trust your actors. That's why I work with the same actors time and time again. I encourage them to change the dialogue to achieve one thing: keep the characters honest.

People that went to art house theatre have more options, I used to go, but now think any movie can be delivered in a red envelope three months after it's released so why not watch it on my flat screen in the comfort of home.

Newlyweds shooting budget: 5k for actors, 2k insurance, 2k food and drink. 9k in the can. We only shot 12 days. That's how to make an independent film.