You must understand that violence in a movie is only a tool. If it's used badly, it will be horrible. If it's used correctly, it can be very interesting. But, essentially, it's just a tool.

All my other movies have the same process. Same approach. Same amount of changes. Everything. Things being made up on the fly. Changing things around. Firing and recasting. Constantly, constantly, in chronological sequence, not really knowing how this is going to end up. That is the only dogmatic approach I take towards everything.

I've been lucky to have a beautiful wife and children. The idea that something so beautiful can be so horrific at the same time. Beauty is a complex thing.

Sometimes I just play the theme from Arthur. It reminds me of my childhood in New York and I just love it.

I can't make a film that I don't feel comfortable with.

The conversations about a film are an example of success because then you know whatever you've done has resonated.

The act of creation can be an extreme violent experience.