I don't usually watch a lot of TV, but Mad Men changed my perspective. I admire Matthew Weiner who came up with the idea and wrote such a great TV series, and the broadcasting company for being bold enough to air such a series.

Whenever I visit a city, I like to see what classical music concerts are on offer.

I am sure I am one of 2000 film directors in the world that Tarantino admires.

Certain subjects may no longer be taboo in cinema. But there are ways to treat them that still create shock.

I believe 'love' is very nice to hear, but it's used so much that it's come to a point where it's almost meaningless.

Actors are professionals who deal with people's emotions and their thoughts. So, working with this very intelligent, smart cast meant that sometimes I would only have to start speaking a word and these wonderful actors would immediately catch onto what I wanted them to portray, and how I wanted them to act.

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