I like a film such as 'American Beauty,' and I like 'Spider-Man.'
In terms of popular cinema, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' is as near perfection as I can think of.
I think one of the things that was a huge surprise to everyone with 'Silence of the Lambs' was that that was an Oscar-winning horror movie. It struck such a nerve with audiences that it was a very particular, special experience.
People saw 'Moonlight' because it was excellent.
Miyazaki is a genius. He is the legend.
Howard Ashman was an amazing lyricist and an amazing artist.
The first movie I saw - and I don't know if it influenced me - was 'Ben Hur'.
I saw the movie, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and was surprised because I didn't see any tigers or dragons. And then I realized why: they're crouching and hidden.
Kind of the critical acclaim of this movie [La La Land] is that it's striking a chord with the public in a way that has been really beautiful and powerful.
As an actor, I really like Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think he's a genius.
Spielberg may have intended 'Schindler's List' as the opposite of entertainment, but the film grossed $321 million and engaged audiences as only entertainment can, coaxing them to cry and shudder, leaving their hearts more heavy than broken.
'No Country for Old Men' was epic.
'Midnight Cowboy' is an exquisite piece of filmmaking. It's insane.
There's no such thing as a bad Miyazaki film.
A couple of my favorite actors are Don Cheadle, Jeffrey Wright, and, may he rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman. I've had an opportunity to see all of them onscreen and onstage.
Of course, I saw 'The Social Network,' which is a beautiful film.
I loved 'Moonlight.' I thought it was really beautiful. Really great.
