TV, in particular cable channels, has assumed the role of independent film.
I consider myself a very lucky man indeed.
Directing has only increased my admiration and respect for what it is that actors do.
I think violence, cynicism, brutality and fashion are the staples of our diet. I think in the grand history of story-telling, going back to people sitting around fires, the dark side of human nature has always been very important. Movies are part of that tradition.
I'll be directing some more 'Private Practice' episodes when we wrap 'Caprica.'
I studied piano for many years, and I still play. I'm a complete amateur, and I wouldn't consider myself very good at all, but I enjoy it.