To us, basing stories on christianity is the same as basing stories on Roman mythology, Native American folklore, or unsubstantiated government conspiracies. Votes: 12
Violent behavior exists in one's psychological makeup much deeper than the level that receives information from television or movies. Votes: 10
Directors who turn into big babies and shut out criticism stop learning. Votes: 7
Many of us view the bible and other religious teachings as mythology. Votes: 7
I position everything else in my life around making movies. Votes: 7
Everyone has an opinion, and the guy screaming for censorship may be the next guy to have his ideas cut off. Votes: 7
I have never seen a connection between cinematic violence towards women and actual violence towards women in society. Votes: 7
If a violent act towards a woman takes place, and the inspiration for that act is violence in cinema, the inspiration for that act would have come from somewhere else if movies didn't exist. Votes: 6
We should assume that the end product can be switched off by any consumer who is offended or frightened by it. Votes: 5
I am not stopped by low funds, physical exhaustion, mental exhaustion, or temptations to stop and work on some other production that would be more financially rewarding. Votes: 5
Also, I plan to screw something up on every movie I do so that I can learn from my mistakes and become a better director with each project. Votes: 5
Most of my technical knowledge comes from having worked in the industrial video industry. Votes: 4
When I'm working on a movie, I will make any sacrifice to finish it. Votes: 4
I think the act of condensing months or years of work down to a couple hours of entertainment is pretty wild and extremely rewarding. Votes: 2
And the fact that you must make the movie for yourself because no one else will ever fully appreciate the endeavor, makes it a more rewarding challenge. Votes: 2
More people are exposed to movies than to most other forms of art." Votes: 1
I've also directed, shot, and edited several music videos. Votes: 0