I said to my agent, 'Is there any way I can get on the list to direct this thing?

I've always been interested in the camera and the effects of it - that's what drew me to film in the first place.

Any time anyone makes a comic book into a movie, in some way, I think they have to kill the comic book.

Some movies to me are like vampires - they suck all of the energy out of me and I don't like that. I like to give the audience energy if I can.

R is for wussies if you're talking about blood and guts.

I've always worked with a team of actors and filmmakers ever since I was a kid in Michigan making Super-8 movies.