The secret to film is that it's an illusion.

I'm not in a contest. I make movies. I'm not a racehorse,

I thought it [Star Wars] was too wacky for the general public.

It's hard work making movies. It's like being a doctor: you work long hours, very hard hours, and it's emotional, tense work. If you don't really love it, then it ain't worth it.

I am a giant proponent of giant screens. But I accept the fact that most of my movies are going to be seen on phones.

I've always been a follower of silent movies. I see film as a visual medium with a musical accompaniment, and dialogue is a raft that goes on with it.