Probably more importantly, we are actually competing with all the top teams in the conference rather than being far behind.

I think part of that is because the school is growing, and I'd like to think part of it is because word is getting out about how there is something to be gained by being on this team.

My films are very rooted in specific people's point of view. Some film-makers give a more global point of view, like God looking down at the characters.

From a production point of view, I still have one foot firmly planted in the independent film world, and much of the shooting on 'Jumper' was done 'Swingers'-style because that was the only way we could afford to do it.

The 20th century is a period defined by cultural and artistic movements. However, the 21st century creative-scape that we occupy now doesn't really have movements in the same way. Instead it's made up of diverse individuals working across various platforms simultaneously; art, architecture, film, music and literature.

I have a weak spot for late '60s-early '70s yippie paperbacks and protest manifestos. I find them at flea markets or online. One of my favorites is 'Right On,' a compendium of student protests made into this 95-cent paperback with the most amazing graphics.