I've done a lot of movies that don't have any music in them, and I've always sort of had a kind of wary attitude about music because it can be so manipulative, and also because with pop music, I feel… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
In the pre-production process, I am emailing with the actors or jumping on the phone, and we're sort of figuring out who the characters are and trying to build the relationship dynamic and things like that. Then, also, I am… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
It's really easy to finish a movie and sort of immediately dive into the next one, because I love working with actors so much… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
I think there's been a gigantic shift in the way we talk to each other, and the way that we communicate with each other.… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
I want to communicate with people, and I want to make something that works, and that people like. I'm never purposefully trying to be… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
There are people I'm drawn to that you just can't do a tiny, no-budget movie with. I would like to pursue some of that… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
I'm usually two projects ahead. It's hard for me because I don't have a really long attention span. — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
During improvisations, I'll hear people bringing back up details from something I heard about at breakfast or something somebody was saying that they were… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
My directing is really weird. Everything is based on whether it's working or not. I don't try to fix something if it's not working,… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
For a lot of people, you get cramped making decisions together and living together and every other thing that starts to happen. I just… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
I think in general I personally have a tendency to protect other people's feelings, and I've noticed that becomes a major hindrance to communication.… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
My relationship with my wife is fraught with all of the problems that any couples face, but there is a sense of humor that… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
I'm a pretty hands-off director. I let people try things, and if it gets over-jokey, then I'll try and rein it in a little… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
I don't have an agent. I don't take meetings or anything like that, so I don't really know what's out there. I'm not closed… — Joe Swanberg Copy Share Image
