I like to work with people that I like hanging out with, that I admire, that are really smart and talented, and we can problem solve together.

I also realise power is fleeting, it doesn't last forever in this career, so I want to make the most of it. I want to make the kinds of pictures that interest me, it's as simple as that. I've never done work for money ever. If your choices are based on grosses and the film doesn't do well, what does that mean? It leaves you with nothing.

The thing about film-making is I give it everything, that's why I work so hard. I always tell young actors to take charge. It's not that hard. Sign your own cheques, be responsible.

For me as a man, philosophically, when you talk about honor and integrity, that’s the way I want to live my life. It moved me.

I'll never forget the moment I became a dad. It's hard to describe-that level of responsibility, the desire to give such joy, the clarity: Nothing is more important than this.

Stanley Kubrick was brilliant at getting under the audience's skin. He was very interested in the idea of, 'How can I tell this with just a camera?'

Making a movie is like a chess game. It's about constantly changing patterns, adapting to new things. It's not just black and white, as you know.