I like to really respect the audience and let them come through on answers.

I like to really respect the audience and let them come through on answers.

You don't do pictures because the audience is ready for them. You do them because there's something gnawing at you, something inside.

I don't think it's the job of filmmakers to give anybody answers. I do think, though, that a good film makes you ask questions of yourself as you leave the theatre.

The wrong one will start saying things like "withdraw with honor." We've heard phrases like that before, and they led to thousands and thousands of deaths. Democrats always want to look tough.

You have to be careful of the advice you take.

Usually the characters are where I start. Then I continually ask myself, 'What's the worst thing that could happen to this character?'