I don't understand the whole testing-numbers thing. It is not how I want to make movies.

Music is thousands and thousands of years old and I don't think that basic, primitive connection to the language of music ever changes.

As a parent, your perspective of childhood is through the eyes of this person that you care so much about and you just want the world to be great for them. You want their life to be easy and happy.

Doing a documentary is about discovering, being open, learning, and following curiosity.

Emotions are messy and hard to figure out.

Even in this world where you’re getting everything you need and having this nice life, there’s still loneliness and longing and disconnection.

Chris Cooper I got to work with many times.