A movie goes from several stages, from idea to script. As you continue shooting, you will make some adjustments. You're constantly adjusting. It's like a piece of music. You're constantly trying to make it better.

Don't give me any money, don't give me any people, but give freedom, and I'll give you a movie that looks gigantic.

I don't think anyone can be more of a predator than a human being.

It's rare for the studios to find a filmmaker who wants to make a family film. To find someone that has an idea, embraces it, has kids and wants to make something exciting - well, they don't see that too often.

Ever director has at least 10 bad films in them.

Television series always have a lot of characters because you want people to identify with someone on the show, who will be your eyes.

Anyone who can only write about themselves or their life experiences, in my mind, isn't a very good writer.