Don't let the difficulty of actually achieving a shot make you think that the shot is good.
All good work requires self-revelation.
While the goal of all movies is to entertain, the kind of film in which I believe goes one step further. It compels the spectator to examine one facet or another of his own conscience. It stimulates thought and sets the mental juices flowing.
There are no personal revelations other than feelings arising from the work itself
There's a powerful magic about being a writer that I still marvel at.
In drama, the characters should determine the story. In melodrama, the story determines the characters.