Yeah, I was always a big fan of noir.

I love working with great actors.

If you create a good story that has a lot of story value I think audiences like that. It's why they stick with the same TV show over and over.

There are real issues going on in just about any movie that's got fun elements to it.

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.

It's easier making a smaller film like El Mariachi. There are no budget worries because there is no budget. There is no crew problem because there is no crew. And if you screw up, no one is around to see you screw up -- so it's no longer a screw up.

I do like strong women in my movies. I have five sisters, so I've just grown up with that model.