Storytelling Quotes

"The more conflict and contrast you have with a character makes it more interesting." "Myth is supposed to bring us together, but fantasy alienates us." "I think we're very complicated and we're capable of all kinds of things, and movies don't reflect that" "As a director, it is important to understand the actor's process" "The cinema has the power to make you not feel lonely, even when you are" "My hope for the future of Hollywood is that we get to be ourselves and tell accurate stories about who we are." "I remain focused on changing the world in positive ways through diverse stories, characters, and leadership in order to inspire the next generation." "All movies are alchemy and time is the crucible." "When you read a novel, your own imagery is formed" "I tell my story not because it is unique, but because it is not. It is the story of many girls" "Film is the art of lying, 24 lies per second." "The best reason to make a film is that you feel passionately about it." "I’m tired of the underdog narrative" "All art is autobiographical; all meaning is linguistic; all narratives are ideoplastic."