Let's just shoot in black and white. Don't explain why. Have no reason for it. Just do it because it's interesting.
Paul SchraderAll these teachers and [screenwriting] books mean you see movies that have been worked over by more committees wielding more rules, that all originality and authorship is lost. That's why you're seeing superstars like Brad Pitt in THE FIGHT CLUB and Tom Cruise in MAGNOLIA. They're desperately searching for people writing and directing off-formula movies.
Paul SchraderI was looking for people who didn't have any preconceptions about films, what I call the "post-rules" generation.
Paul SchraderI don't think it's very useful to open wide the door for young artists; the ones who break down the door are more interesting.
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