What I'm really focused on is the majesty of the best films I see are films that don't panhandle for an extra laugh later, but actually deliver the goods. And when the screen goes black, you go, Yes.

Movies aren't just supposed to be a representation of reality. They're supposed to be an art.

We should be writing more great roles for women, period. Another problem is that movies are generally made for 14-year-old boys, and 14-year-old boys want to watch 25-year-old action heroes.

There's a level of immersion that is perfect and there's a level that, for my taste, starts to actually exceed what the screen can provide. At that point, you're kind of overexceeding yourself.

A fantasy film is often improved by some kind of human reality.

The boundary between real life and acting is hard to find.

I'd be really interested in making a dramatic, low-key 3D film.