We found in 'The Matrix' that people were willing to accept something more. It was a smarter film.

I've always wanted to make 'Swamp Thing.' I like 'Swamp Thing.' I think it's a good idea, and I thought it would be a good venue for a 3-D movie, but there were rights issues with 'Swamp Thing.'

I'd like to build my company and make a bigger company always, but I think in the behind the scenes arena is where I'd prefer to spend my time.

I've made a lot of stupid action films. But when we made The Matrix, we saw that people wanted more than that.

You know for years before the notion of sequels, actors were the franchise. John Wayne would rarely do sequels, but he kind of played the same guy with a different name in every movie. I have no problem with using actors as franchises. And that's what is fun to do.

There are a lot of times where actors can be a little precious sometimes, and then it's difficult to put them in a situation where there is true hardship.

The core of the movie business remains intact and it's not descending in scope. Studios want movies that are bigger than ever.