So much of the art of film is to do less. To aspire to do less.

'Godfather' was very classical, the way it was shot, the style, the whole driving force of it was more classical, almost Shakespearean.

It takes no imagination to live within your means.

You have to really be courageous about your instincts and your ideas. Otherwise you'll just knuckle under, and things that might have been memorable will be lost.

I always think upon Lee Strasberg with warmth, and reviewing his wisdom is a pleasure.

Time is the lens through which dreams are captured.

One of the most important tools that a filmmaker has are his/her notes.