I really dont have any solutions and I dont like movies that do. – Charlie Kaufman
Ive kind of come to the conclusion that what passes for realism in movies has nothing to do with reality and that my stuff is more realistic than that. – Charlie Kaufman
When Im writing, Im trying to immerse myself in the chaos of an emotional experience, rather than separate myself from it and look back at it from a distance with clarity and tell it as a story. Because thats how life is lived, you know? – Charlie Kaufman
Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain decisions you dont have to make when youre writing. – Charlie Kaufman
I dont watch the movies I make, so I havent seen Footloose since it came out. You see this young, hungry actor, its pretty fun. I was the only one they screen tested. It was an attempt by the director and producer to talk the head of the studio into hiring me because they didnt want me. – Kevin Bacon