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History opens up new worlds to film-makers all the time.


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I like working closely with artists. I think that's very important in fantasy and science fiction - the visual aspect of the worlds and the characters.
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Robert Smithson
My composition often goes toward the black middle class or the black super-wealthy or strong historical black figures.
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I feel that gender balance in the work environment is actually the best recipe for success.


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The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.
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