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

Sometimes you need these warm, human moments - something that feels close - to help things along.

I've always had an interest in vampire films - not just 'Nosferatu,' but there are many others that I have enjoyed: Abel Ferrara,Coppola, Neil Jordan.

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.

Actors are professionals who deal with people's emotions and their thoughts.

I love Philip Glass' work, not only as a film composer but also as a musician. The film score work that he does always amazes and shocks me.

I am not going to do a film based on a bad scenario just to make a big Hollywood film or work with Hollywood stars.