You learn, even at 'S.N.L.,' that the funniest scripts a lot of the time were written with the actor, because they know what makes people laugh. It's always going to be better if they own it. — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
I find that 'Ghostbusters' and 'Alien' actually have a lot in common in that they're both so naturalistic in the performances. It feels like people you could be hanging out with right now in this room, yet they're on a… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
Nothing is better than the moment you have Michael Bolton dressed as Forrest Gump and you see it in action. — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
With a lot of those 'S.N.L.' shorts, we would do them just as we wanted to do them and then beep out the bad… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
One time, my mom told us, 'No TV.' It was 3 P.M., and I was sneaking it in. She put her hand on the… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
Cartoons are the best stuff on TV. 'Wonder Showzen,' 'Aqua Teen,' 'SpongeBob,' and, of course, 'South Park' - one of the funniest shows ever… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
'The Watch' is first and foremost a comedy, but since I got to shoot the film using elements from the sci-fi genre, I wanted… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
I take a lot of ladies' vitamins, because I never buy my own and that's what's in the house. More iron. — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
I've always loved music videos - I used to make my own for bands like Pearl Jam. My favorite directors are Michel Gondry, Spike… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
You learn, even at 'S.N.L.,' that the funniest scripts a lot of the time were written with the actor, because they know what makes… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
What 'SNL' taught me that was useful on 'The Watch' was, only put in bad words if they can get a laugh - there… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
I find that 'Ghostbusters' and 'Alien' actually have a lot in common in that they're both so naturalistic in the performances. It feels like… — Akiva Schaffer Copy Share Image
