I don't really believe in the auteur theory.

When I'm writing something, if it gets too serious, I just can't bear it, so I take a step back and take the overall scene in and vent the air a little bit.

When I was growing up, we were taught in school that North Koreans, and especially the North Korean leadership, were all devils.

I became a film director, but I wasn't successful with my first couple of films, so I had to turn to becoming a film critic to make a living.

Becoming a vampire means completely changing your identity.

I believe there are more films that involve love and forgiveness than violence, but they often seem fake and are almost embarrassing to watch.

As I grow older I spend more time with my wife, and gradually my interest in the woman's world is growing.