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When you makes movies, you usually make good money. But it is also a very tough job.
I have a saying: 'I'm good for three things: making fried bologna sandwiches, making money and picking out good movies.'
I would not mind stepping into movies if it is a good project. If it is changing my career in a good way, then of course I will keep money aside.
I think more money can be very detrimental to movies and TV because things get solved economically rather than creatively, and that's never a good solution.
You do small movies because the script is good and because you believe in the director. You don't care about the money. And when they disappear, it's a pity.
I like to go from mainstream movies to more artsy films. I don't sign on for the money. Maybe I should, but I don't. There's always a good reason for doing something.
As a philanthropist, I give away a lot of money every year. Yet I thought there was a higher leverage to come in and create movies and TV shows that were actually able to do some good in the world.
I'm excited that 'The Good Guy' is getting distribution because indie movies they're not - people ran out of money and they're not making these movies anymore. It's all superhero movies or real obvious tent pole studio films.
If I start a film of my own, then what I eliminate is acting in other people's movies. Because once I start, and I go raise the money, it's about two and a half or three years, and I can't stop. I have people hired. I can't say, 'Ooh there's a good part called 'Drive'; I'll see you in three months.'