'City of God' and 'Slumdog Millionaire' are both films that I really like, but they are stylistically the opposite of what I wanted to do.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm an absolute fan of 1970s New York in films like 'Mean Streets' and 'Dog Day Afternoon.'
If I were given a choice between two films and one was dark and explored depraved, troubled or sick aspects of our culture, I would always opt for that over the next romantic comedy.
I don't want to make pompous, serious films; I like films that have a kind of vivacity about them.
'The Exoricist' and 'The Shining,' there is some horrific stuff, and it's mostly what you put in your own head, which I find amazing.
I loved 'Sex in the City' - my God, I watched every one.
I like films that have a kind of vivacity about them.
I don't watch many comic-book movies. But I loved 'Sin City.'
I'm looking for little movies that are good instead of picking scripts in pursuit of superstardom.
'The Descent,' 'Dog Soldiers,' those films, I've loved for years, and the tones of those.
I'm not a very big fan of 'Slumdog Millionaire.' I think it's visually brilliant. But I have problems with the story line. I find the storyline unconvincing.