Good style, to me, is unseen style.

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

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.

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

It's art. It's commerce. It's heartbreaking and it's fun. It's a great way to live.

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

Everything becomes creative if the person doing the job is