There's something so great when you're watching a movie when you slowly get to know somebody more, because it's like a real relationship. Derek Cianfrance greatmoviereal Change image and share on social
I don't really collect anything. I grew up in a family that collected things, and then they'd get sick, and people die, and then they have their basements full of stuff that goes from one box to the next, so I try not to get sentimental with stuff. I just try to collect memories; I guess that would be it. Derek Cianfrance basementboxcollect share on social
There's this thing in Hollywood about the sympathetic character and likability. I've never understood that because the people I love most in my life are not likable all the time. My wife is not always likable. I'm certainly not always likable. My dad is not always likable. We're human beings. Derek Cianfrance beingcharacterdad share on social
When I cast great actors, I try to make extraordinary people ordinary, dealing with these extremely small intimate details of interpersonal relationships against an epic backdrop. Derek Cianfrance actorbackdropcast Change image and share on social
One reason Cassavetes is a hero to me is that his movies grew with him; they reflected the stages of his life. He made movies about where he was at that time. That's what I want to do with my films. Derek Cianfrance cassavetesfilmgrow Change image and share on social