There are numerous layers to truth, and the simple and superficial statement of facts cannot satisfy the writer.
When I hire actors I believe in their abilities.
Filmmaking is a real craft.
The way brainwashing works is subtle and takes a long time.
I'm a believer in film school.
The trappings of a religious cult tend to fall into candlelit ceremonies and robes and group chanting and singing and prayer.
Well, first of all, making films is a collaborative process. You need people. You need people you trust and love and who are your friends. People you can work with.
I tend to write songs fast, so the process usually only lasts around 30 minutes. In the studio is where I really can artistically breathe, and let my ideas flow.
Delivery is about being more efficient, it's about numbers, and it's about extracting costs.
I consider myself a logical person and, you know, a lot of people try to categorize me in one way or another.
The beauty of literature is you allow readers to see things through other peoples eyes. All good books do this.