I think distribution has become a lot harder. With the whole explosion of digital video, there's just a lot more people making films. Distributors have a lot more choice. I do think there's an audience out there for small films. It's obvious to me what the studios do: they've co-opted independent film. They all have their independent arm. They can afford to crush the competition.
Steve BuscemiI talked with Quentin about where the character came from, and he told me Kansas City. I don't know how somebody talks from Kansas City, so I made him from New York.
Steve BuscemiI had a magic kit. I never really followed through on it, but I had my phase of wanting to do it, sure.
Steve BuscemiDirecting television is really hard - it's so fast. You shoot an hour show in seven days.
Steve Buscemi