Reservoir Dogs is a small film, and part of its charm was that it was a small film. I'd probably make it for $3 million now so I'd have more breathing room.

Trying to make a feature film yourself with no money is the best film school you can do.

Truth be told, actually, my favorite director of the Movie Brats was not Scorsese. Loved him. But my favorite director of the Movie Brats was Brian de Palma. I actually met De Palma right after I'd done 'Reservoir Dogs,' and I was very beside myself.

[While the film does have its share of gags, it's the closest Knoxville has ever come to a full-on dramatic leading role.] I don't think it's a stretch, ... I always knew Johnny was a good actor. But also, when you're looking for the ultimate, charming, redneck-scoundrel rascal, I think Johnny's the go-to guy.

His movie is called 'Planet Terror,' and mine is called 'Death Proof,' ... Mine is sort of a slasher film, but instead of a knife, it's a car. ... His, he's dealing with zombies and all that stuff. I think his might end up being more violent, but I'm not finished with my [script] yet, so you never know.

When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, 'no, I went to films.'