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.
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.
