I actually think it's going to be the intriguing plot [ in Black Snake Moan] point that brings people into the film.

When I'd read the script [The Man], [ Eugene Levy] that's who I'd seen in my mind. When I ran into him, I said to him, 'I read the script. You'd be great.' He had no idea what I was talking about. Then, we saw each other again in London. He'd read it and was enthused about it.

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The only thing I've kind of missed is finding a really good western that I want to do, because I watched westerns a lot.

I actually think it's going to be the intriguing plot [ in Black Snake Moan] point that brings people into the film.

I actually think I have an audience member's sensibility about going to the movies.

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