The stigma of the straight-to-DVD thing is over.

I try not to be too plot-heavy and to balance the dramatic with the comedic.

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.

Quite honestly, it's too tough to get your movies made and then also to get out there and sell them.

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

The stigma of the straight-to-DVD thing is over.

I'd been offered TV series over the years and never had any interest in doing television. I'm not a TV guy.