The place I begin is with story. If the audience doesn't care about that, then it doesn't matter how amazing the spectacle is. My central philosophy is that people go to the movies to be told a story, not to see stuff blow up.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The way the films look will never entertain an audience alone. It has to be in the service of a good story with great characters.
If you're sitting in the audience, you probably can't see the preparation and work that goes into creating a great scene or a great part, but I can assure you that a good film depends on lot of different things falling perfectly into place.
I care about the connection with the audience. Film is such a powerful medium. Movies can change the way people think.
Movies are a voyeuristic experience. You have to make the audience feel like they are peeking through a keyhole. I think of myself as the audience. Then I use light, framing, and motion to create a focal point.
The success of the storytellers - we're only as good as what we can withhold from the audience. Aspects of surprise and letting things play out for the audience - it's so much a part of their enjoyment. It's one of the great things about working in the movies and being a great storyteller.
I don't think movies can ever be too intense, but people have to understand why you're showing them the things you are showing them.
When you work so hard on making a film, it's all worthwhile when you get to experience seeing that film with an audience who thoroughly enjoy it and react to the movie.
I like the idea that cinema is a spectacle.
People go to see a film because it's a great story and it's visually exciting to watch.
I think the audience would like to see movies that are stunning to watch. I really think they'd like to see spectacles.