Michael Pitt (born April 10, 1981)[1] is an American actor, model, and musician. (wikipedia)
I've noticed that sometimes when you keep things a little smaller, it's easier to focus on the creative aspects of what you're doing.
I remember when I was a kid looking at different types of film and really examining the grains of them. I remember even looking at the ink streaks.
Anything that you [as an actor] can change about yourself for a part is helpful.
I needed to stay in the character.
I think it's very dangerous for an actor to take [shooting] too seriously because I think it could really damage you if you do that.
You always have nerves. And it's important to respect your nerves and your doubts. And then you have to ultimately overcome them.
So many of us have our asses watching stupid reality shows, desensitizing our brains. Like, "Wow, isn't that dumb, but I'm so entertained right now! That's the stupidest thing I've seen in my life - give me more of it!" It's not good.
I want my audience to say, "Wow, this is a film I'm benefiting from. I'm benefiting from what this filmmaker is trying to say." I'd always rather learn and be entertained than be entertained and feel myself getting dumber by the moment.
I think my audience is smart. If there's a way to be entertained and get things out - real things, not stupid moral crap - that's the best.
I'm really, really blessed. Not only am I blessed to have found that I love making films, but I'm also insanely blessed to be able to do it. I have to remind myself that when I'm complaining.