The muscles that writers need for film are very different from TV muscles. Now, when I hire the writers and put the writers' room together, I know where their muscles need to be.

You're saying, "I'm gonna do this thing," and you have to be aware, as a rational human being, that you may not be allowed back in.

My biggest fear in life is to be average.

People who come to see my movies, you're coming to see a drama masquerading as a genre piece.

My philosophy is to make movies with the biggest possible budget that will allow it to be made in an independent fashion.

Saw #‎ Birdman . Such singular, audacious filmmaking. Can't stop thinking about the ending.

Filmmakers have to find the right materials to match their [voice].