There are two kinds of directors: There's the kind where two plus two equals four, and you have to help them figure it out. And then there's the kind that throws you in a room, locks the door, sets the house on fire and films it. Michael Pitt directordoorequal share on social
'Boardwalk' begins literally on the first day of Prohibition, which I think was a wonderful way to start - to have the story kind of come out of this massive historical phenomenon. And the more I researched the '20s, the more I discovered just how interesting it was. Michael Pitt 20sbeginboardwalk share on social
A kid now can practically record a song or edit a short film on his way to school. I think that will produce, perhaps, more less-interesting things - or you'll have to search more to find the interesting things. But I also think it's exciting. Michael Pitt editexcitfilm share on social
When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that. Michael Pitt actordirectordrive Change image and share on social
I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from. Michael Pitt filmlearnlot Change image and share on social
I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me. Michael Pitt americandirectorimportant Change image and share on social
I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. The main reason is not to make money, although at some points it's really difficult when you're broke. Michael Pitt breakdifficultfilm share on social
Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted. Michael Pitt actactorchallenge Change image and share on social
'Boardwalk' has kind of exposed me to a different demographic. And it upped my skills in terms of the speed with which I can prep a scene, and I'm excited to apply that. Michael Pitt applyboardwalkdemographic Change image and share on social
I'm doing a record that has a story that runs through all of the songs, and then there is also a film that goes along with it. Michael Pitt filmrecordrun Change image and share on social
