One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking film. That's when you end up with very bad work.

I was called recently in some article "Hollywood's Oldest Established Rebel." So I'm sort of working from the inside now, with still a little bit of a rebellious spirit.

In order to create art today, you have to compromise your art somewhat and be a businessman.

Other writers, producers, and directors of low-budget films would often put down the film they were making, saying it was just something to make money with. I never felt that. If I took the assignment, I'd give it my best shot.

In science-fiction films the monster should always be bigger than the leading lady.

I look for the ability to work. Directing is hard work. They don't teach you that in film school. Critics are not aware of it, but it is hard, physical work.

Jim Cameron is proof that if you are good, you'll get promoted.