Usually the audience has no idea that the censored version of whatever movie they're watching isn't the original. Todd Solondz audiencecensoridea Change image and share on social
One thing I want to say: I don't like victim stories and I don't write them. Todd Solondz storythingvictim Change image and share on social
Optimism is not inherently a superior way of viewing the world. Certainly doctors will say it might be better for one's physical health to be an optimist. But, morally speaking it may not be appropriate in certain circumstances. Todd Solondz circumstancedoctorhealth share on social
When part of what you're trying to get at is the truth hidden under a taboo, or when you want to nail a hypocrisy, laughter is a very useful tool. I want to show the painful side of existence, but there is no question I also want to make people laugh. Todd Solondz existencehidehypocrisy share on social
And that's just what I'm saying. I would never want to be like certain people, who change the way they dress, go out in disguise, wear a big floppy hat and dark shades. I would hate that. Todd Solondz bigchangedark Change image and share on social
Well, so far, at least, my own ideas always take priority over those of other writers. As long as the well doesn't run dry, I imagine this will be the case. Todd Solondz caseideaimagine Change image and share on social
The funny thing is, strangers still seem to feel comfortable coming up to me and saying things, but now usually it's because they recognize me, and they say nice things. Todd Solondz comecomfortablefeel Change image and share on social
But you're right, I did think about acting more and then decided against it. Todd Solondz actdecide Change image and share on social
I mean, I don't want to sound - of course it's very nice, people come up and say appreciative things about my work. But the loss, in terms of privacy and anonymity, is no small thing to me. Todd Solondz anonymityappreciativeloss Change image and share on social
With Storytelling, at least, it's explicit: this is what the censors say American citizens, no matter what age, are not permitted to see, even though it can be seen by other people all over the world. I suppose you could call it a political statement. Todd Solondz ageamericancall share on social
