I think that I am a pornographer, meaning that I make movies based on what excites me and what I would like to see.

And to be fair, most documentaries are half an hour too long, anyway. Let's not kid ourselves. Most movies are an hour too long. I will say that the internet has changed everything in terms of distribution and because of iTunes and other outlets like that, length is no longer something you really think about, in my opinion. It's irrelevant.

It's the hardest thing for an actor not to speak because you take away their main tool. So for an actor, it's very frustrating and very challenging, and very few people can pull it off. Some actors can say a thousand words with just a look, and it's a unique gift.

Reaction is what changes your understanding of the world.

I believe shooting chronologically gives you a very fresh perspective and you're always aware of where you are in the development of the characters.

Abbey Lee was a very famous model and had great success. She was very open about the negative aspects of that industry.

I just think it was time [in THe Neon Demon]to do a film about women. But not just women, I wanted to do a movie about a teenage girl. It was a great counter to the masculinity of "Drive."