There are always at least five good films at the end of the year to get nominated, but generally speaking nowadays, it`s more of the independent films that are recognized.
Now a movie goes out to two, three thousand theaters and by Friday night at 10 o`clock they know if you are in or out. That desperate competition is, I think, horrendous. It`s awful.
No one turns down a film with Woody; it`s something everyone wants in their career as an important moment. He`s such a comedic genius, without question, so I was thrilled.
It`s very difficult to break into motion pictures, but it`s oddly easier for directors today because of independent films and cable, who have inherited for the most part those films of substance that the studios are reluctant to finance.