One is a holiday from the other.
Almost unconsciously, Im drawn to the hero myth.
I like to work in fables or myths, not naturalistic film storytelling.
So I think thats whats in common in the stories.
Im drawn to filmmaking because of a kind of curiosity.
Its an opportunity to test the craft more.
In a way, the story carries you along.
I dont see myself as a professional filmmaker yet.
It takes a long time to write a good screenplay, thats where I spend most of my time.
But once you nail the screenplay, you still let the actors improvise in the recording booth?
You lay down the structure but on top of that structure theyre free to play what they like.
With people like Robin Williams and Hank Azaria they riff off each other.
Elijah Wood reckons, It just makes everything come to life.
The sound guys dont like it because of overlapping, but for the actors, its the best.
I danced in front of the mike like an idiot.
Can he tap dance?
I cant tap dance, no, but Ive got rhythm.
Oh, he lets you go crazy.
He really lets you kick it out.
Alex Ajas doing it.
I play the bad guy.
Who would Wood like to work with, in terms of directors?
Cronenberg would be awesome to work with.
If David Lynch were to start shooting on film again I would be way into working with him.
The Coen brothers would be a dream to work with, I love Chris Nolan.
I love Shane Meadows too.
