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" To be honest, I make very controversial films. The films that I've made have been very, very bold choices. "

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" I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. "

" I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment. "

" I get really into research. I know people say that, but I'm really into research. "

" You develop a voice and a process that's unique to yourself. "

" When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that. "

" All directors are different. Certainly, the directors that I respond to the most are guys that figure it out by doing it, not by thinking or studying. Also, the kind of actor that I think I am - I learned about theater doing theater, not studying theater. I think that traditional school can be great, but also it can stifle original thought. "

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