I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. The main reason is not to make money, although at some points it's really difficult when you're broke.

Different films have different places in people's lives. I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.

There are two kinds of directors: There's the kind where two plus two equals four, and you have to help them figure it out. And then there's the kind that throws you in a room, locks the door, sets the house on fire and films it.

I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.

I think in some ways you learn more from the things you don't like than the things you do.