Old Americana vintage gangster stuff has a fantastical feel; it feels less dirty in a way. It feels like the opera of crime.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People love stories about the mafia: 'The Godfather,' 'American Gangster.'
I love so many different genres. I love crime films - and unusual coming-of-age pieces.
I think American audiences like gangster movies. You know, it's part of the culture.
'Fright Night' I can just about deal with. Because the original is such a 1980s extravaganza. Which is a good thing. Obviously. But something like 'The Others' or anything psychological: I'm no good with that. I don't like it when there's space for me to use my imagination.
I look at old performance videos now, and it's really funny - I thought I was such a gangster!
'A Streetcar Named Desire' is one of the best, if not the best, modern American plays. It deals with family dynamics, mental health, PTSD, war, and love. It's hard to beat.
I am obsessed with the whole Victoriana thing, the whole Jack the Ripper London era, the grayness of it, the haunted feeling of it, all ancient and bloody.
I love thinking about American history, thinking about LA history. I love brooding on crime.
I like vintage a lot.
It has a really timeless feel.