Don't let the difficulty of actually achieving a shot make you think that the shot is good.

There's a powerful magic about being a writer that I still marvel at.

There are no personal revelations other than feelings arising from the work itself

Don't let the difficulty of actually achieving a shot make you think that the shot is good.

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.

Over-length is one of the things that most often results in the destruction of the movie in the cutting room.

In drama, the characters should determine the story. In melodrama, the story determines the characters.