Film in the 20th century, it's the American art form, like jazz.

I loved the idea of seeing the world through a boy's eyes.

Every year or so, I try to do something; it keeps me refreshed as to what's going on in front of the lens, and I understand what the actor is going through.

Sometimes God picks you up and tells you, "You've been messing around now. You're going to have to stop this, stop that, but I'll give you another chance." And you wonder why you're given another chance. It must be for something; it must be to celebrate life.

A lot of what I'm obsessed with is the relationship and the dynamics between people and the family, particularly brothers and their father.

When I'm making a film, I'm the audience.

Because of the movies I make, people get nervous. They think of me as difficult and angry. I am difficult and angry, but they don't expect a sense of humor. And the only thing that gets me through is a sense of humor.