Memory Is A Wonderful Thing

I'm So Happy And Relieved For The Indie Spirited Film World Because ... I Don't Even Know If It's Indie, It's Just Alternative Cinema That's Just Different Than What The Studios Are Doing And It's A Big Variety In That Category. Everyone Always Is Complaining About The Film Industry But I Think It's Important To Acknowledge When It's Actually A Pretty Good Time When That Comes Back Around. I'd Be Remiss Not To Say, "hey, It's A Pretty Good Era Right Now For These Reasons," And Maybe That Doesn't Last Or Maybe It Does, But I Will Acknowledge It.

I've Always Been Most Interested In The Politics Of Everyday Life: Your Relation To Whatever You're Doing, Or What Your Ambitions Are, Where You Live, Where You Find Yourself In The Social Hierarchy.

I Think Casting Is Really Important. Finding The Right Sensibility For The Right Part Is An Art In Itself. If You're Off There, You Make It Harder On Yourself As A Director. And It's Fun To Work That Out With The Actors. I Don't Think There's Any Magic To Directing Actors. It's Very Instinctual. Working With Actors Is Really One Of My Favorite Creative Moments Of The Whole Process, And The Most Fun, Because It's Collaborative. I Spend A Lot Of Time Rehearsing. I'm Very Rehearsal-oriented, Probably Because I Have Some Background In Theater. I Like Knowing What Will Work Beforehand.

I Always Think That I’m Still This 13-year Old Boy That Doesn’t Really Know How To Be An Adult, Pretending To Live My Life, Taking Notes For When I’ll Really Have To Do It.

People Think Drama Drives Story, But I Think The Comedy Is Really The Heart And Soul.