I'm an older generation.

I've always liked 3D.

I make different films now.

In truly great films – the ones that people need to make, the ones that start speaking through them, the ones that keep moving into territory that is more and more unfathomable and uncomfortable – nothing’s ever simple or neatly resolved. You’re left with a mystery.

Every year or so, I try to do something; it keeps me refreshed as to what’s going on in front of the lens, and I understand what the actor is going through.

On the one hand, you’re the same person, but as you get older, you change somewhat, and you never know how it’s going to affect your work.

I didn’t realize there are generations who do not know about the origins of film.

I’d like to do a number of films. Westerns. Genre pieces. Maybe another film about Italian Americans where they’re not gangsters, just to prove that not all Italians are gangsters.

I can’t really envision a time when I’m not shooting something.

I’m very phobic about flying, but I’m also drawn to it.