Were more interested in making human films [butDownsizingis] an interesting prism through which to view our times.
Finally, a movie that puts our society under the microscope.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This film was shrouded in secrecy for many years.
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Jim Taylor and his brother had been kicking around the idea for a while.
When Jim and I decided to do something with the idea, we saw it in more political terms…
I dont want it to sound too much like a political movie.
Were more interested in making human films.
Humans areinvolvedin politics, so we thought this story was an interesting prism through which to view our times.
You initially worked on the script for 2 and a half years betweenSidewaysandThe Descendants, right?
We spent a lot of time trying to perfect this screenplay.
But, I think people should just watch it and see it [for what it is].
Itsexactlyour same sense of humor.
Ive heard the humor in this film is largely satirical.
I dont think it fulfills the science fiction mandate.
Were not ripped-from-the-headlines or quickly responsive types, nor are we interested in being that.
Its been going around for a while.
Its just going to get worse.
Things that were in the air when we began years ago are just much more in the air now.
It just has presence.
You also reunited with Laura Dern here for the first time sinceCitizen Ruth.
Its what theyd call a cameo in the old days.
