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There's a rhythm and a cadence in a scene, and when an actor understands without any real direction from you, then that's a very valuable gift. And some people get it, and some people don't.

~Jeff Nichols

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The more we try to control our kids and create who they are and where they're going, the more that will fall apart. That's a dangerous thing. So you need to actually manage the fear and figure out who your kids are. Who do they want to be and how can you help shape that, but not control it.

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I really don't know how to tell you what it feels like to be a parent.

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I really don't care about plot. I really, really don't.

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Whenever I write, I try and approach my stories from some kind of universal theme or idea or emotion.

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'Shotgun Stories' and 'Take Shelter'... I was willing to make those with no money and no time. With 'Mud,' I just wanted to protect it until I could have the resources. It's a real tricky movie.

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The real cost is always more than just the money you shell out.

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I love 'Lawrence of Arabia,' big sweeping films. I want my films to feel that way, to be on a big canvas.

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A lot of independent filmmakers are really catty.

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There's a reason why I use film. It's because it's the best representation of how our eyes work. I really believe that. I think it's better than digital.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Director

Born: December 7th, 1978

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