The first work of the director is to set a mood so that the actor's work can take place, so that the actor can create. And in order to do that, you have to communicate, communicate with the actors. And…

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I really think that sex always looks kind of funny in a movie.

I really think that sex always looks kind of funny in a movie.

Violence is not funny.

Violence is not funny.

I tend to be attracted to characters who are up against a wall with very...

I tend to be attracted to characters who are up against a wall with very...

Violence is not funny.

Violence is not funny.

I really think that sex always looks kind of funny in a movie.

I really think that sex always looks kind of funny in a movie.

To me, film right now is dormant. It's a sleeping giant. It's the plaything of...

To me, film right now is dormant. It's a sleeping giant. It's the plaything of...

The informing idea of what you want to say and do, that's what will take...

The informing idea of what you want to say and do, that's what will take...

Style is something that's extremely important, but it must grow naturally out of who and...

Style is something that's extremely important, but it must grow naturally out of who and...

I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel pressed and tense almost...

I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel pressed and tense almost...

Technique is of less interest than character and story.

Technique is of less interest than character and story.