I consider myself a humanist. Even if I do very dark worlds, I try to make those characters real humans as opposed to just cartoons. — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
When you have a major movie star, and then they're surrounded by local extras, it takes me out or makes me more conscious of what's going on, as opposed to losing myself in the movie. — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
It's great to make strong, powerful films, but in terms of people wanting to finance them, it's also very difficult. — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
Fear shuts off possibilities. The first thing that kicks in when you're reacting with fear... This is what I love about Roosevelt's quote, "There's… — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
I like restraint. Even with actors, restraint is something that I work on the most. — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
I like the realism of anti-heroes. It's a healthy thing. I think heroes can be very unhealthy at times because it doesn't connect you… — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
Everyone has a family, even if they're at war or fallen apart. It's the closest initial bond, and there's a sort of primal element… — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
For all the spectacle of CGI, there's something alien and unreal about that domain, like a videogame. — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
The one that I've always wanted - and I have Scott Rudin in my way blocking it - is 'Blood Meridian,' which Cormac McCarthy… — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
I love the sci-fi movies where it's from the point of view of humans in that situation... When it becomes too clever in its… — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
I like to do commercials that are more than just flogging a product. It needs to have something to say. It's always an opportunity… — John Hillcoat Copy Share Image
