James Cameron Made No Money From “Titanic” (1997)

[@muffinman5741]

This feels like an FBI interrogation after an actor was murdered on set

[@MonkeyFishStick]

"Gear head" is a massive, massive understatement. When he was a truck driver, he was a renowned mechanic. Everybody went to him to fix or upgrade their rigs. He co-designed the deepest diving compartment ever and broke the record for ocean depth of a human. No wonder someone like him came up with a story about A.I. and Terminators and such. He's clearly a literal genius.

[@Alanviberson]

I love how he’s able to keep up with Howard’s quick witted joked as well as staying humble and joking about his own career

[@Fantabiscuit]

James has some serious serious quiet confidence

[@maximthefox]

I think you have to be pretty confident to have the career that he's had

[@Raffini]

Wouldn't you have some if you'd gone from being a truck driver to making the biggest blockbuster movie of all time?

[@richarddecredico6098]

He's a fucking shit head.

[@richardfilanderer]

This interview took place on the film’s opening week so none of them had absolutely any idea how big of a hit it was going to be because the box office numbers were pretty standard for the time. Titanic didn’t make its money with one huge weekend like movies do today. The more weeks passed the more people started watching the movie even more than the first week. It’s rare for a movie to do that so I found it interested.

[@trav-c137]

Never seen a James Cameron interview and I wasn't disappointed

[@lpmmxvii7422]

Whats that suppose to mean?

[@MyName_Jeff]

@@lpmmxvii7422 yes

[@Crazyoldman84]

Same really enjoyed this

[@god5620]

Master Sir that he comes over as a nice guy and not some rich asshole

[@shupakiko]

Same, you can sense how clever and good this man really is, I'm impressed. (I'm not easily impressed)

[@stevenspenneberg7407]

“I gave him a role where he got to keep his clothes on. “. The very first moment you see Arnold in Terminator, he is naked.

[@starwarsroo2448]

I thought that, dong swinging galore

[@kingman2332]

He was talking about His role in the movie True Lies.

[@harrydickson8103]

Bait and switch

[@mrrobot8973]

Lol

[@sadviolinproductions391]

kingman2332 No he wasnt. He was talking about the first Terminator. True Lies is much later

[@Cornwall1888]

He’s worth $700m now so no need to worry, he’s not on the street selling pencils

[@jayduke3373]

true but what is right is right

[@jimcameron1234]

700Mio$ till AVATAR sequels than he joines the Lucas/Spielberg Directors Billion $ Club with the profit of all new AVATAR sequels

[@dr.martinlroberts1908]

this is a socialistic mentality, if he works his ass off even if hes in the .01% he deserves the money, it is kind of him to reject the money... not him doing what he should because he is rich and someone else could use it.

[@marksnexus]

Cornwall1888 “comfortable” lmfao 🤣

[@vb8428]

@@dr.martinlroberts1908 Probably a contract clause cost him the money, you know some of these guys like him RDJ & Nolan can make a studio not make any money after paying their hefty salaries

[@forestyforest]

Rapid firing those questions, just relax and give the guy a chance to talk.

[@Zuzu01]

Man Stern is rapid firing those Questions on him... slow it down with the Q’s!

[@lukalegin846]

He talks crazy fast!

[@daniel1fullerton]

I'm sure Cameron was unphased, brilliant man

[@FormerHumanX]

The best is when Ringo yelled at Howard to let him finish

[@daninbox]

I watched at 0.75 speed.

[@HelgaV57]

Now Howard is not fast like that anymore. Aged and therapy slowed him down.

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

How many questions can you answer in under 5 minutes. 3.2.1.go.

[@maceomillions2192]

Tabs T lmaooo

[@Supremekrispykream]

the answer is 243834923.097

[@TheCuttyBrown]

right. .. they rapid fire!

[@arrow1042]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nafkelah]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@MrParkerman6]

"All you gotta do is stand there and say "I'm the director"." -James Cameron on Film Directing.

[@johanponin1360]

the easiest to xerox book about film directing, fits on one page

[@mr.vincentvega2462]

He worked out a huge compensation deal with Fox in early 1998, ultimately earning him $115,000,000 for Titanic alone.

[@teamyordle23]

Wow, so basically James Cameron drove to the USC library from Orange County on the weekends when he wasn't working as a truck driver, xeroxed textbooks on the art and practice of filmmaking for only $120 to start learn how to become a film director at the age of 24? This video is inspiring me to go do something with myself.

[@mikearchibald744]

Too late, no more directors allowed.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Dumb ass he worked for corman studios learnt SFX and film making there, literally the best film school at that time.

[@sisbrawny]

DO IT!

[@hasselett]

24 is still so, so young. People that age shouldn't be deterred if they haven't made it yet. But yes, it is quite fascinating that such an accomplished, Oscar-winning director wasn't even familiar with his craft until the age of 24. I'm glad he found a passion for filmmaking and that his talent didn't go to waste like so many others.

[@youarehere1251]

The moral of the story is skip the college and spend the money somewhere else.

[@lukasmaks9617]

"Was it a 'Jaws' ripoff?" "Yeah, absolutely." Spoken like a true BOSS.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

I'm suddenly interested in the guy. Didn't know he went from nobody truck driver to director.

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

He is a fascinating man. A huge inspiration for anyone who believes in themselves and their dreams.

[@drunkdonutboy]

Yeah he's really inspiring

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Still don't know how he landed Piranha 2.

[@iconocast]

hes one of the best directors out there, his movies are shot so well. say what u will about avatar. its a fuking joy to watch.

[@Benyikoko]

Yeah.. that surprised me as well

[@actuallyilyts1757]

This interview is before the film hit the theatres and made almost 2 billion dollars

[@bigelile07]

Yeah, he got paid. And made even more money after they released Titanic 3D.

[@MrMedeiros223]

He got a flat fee of $1.5 million for writing the script and that’s it.

[@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386]

Exaclty like im sure he got some good chunk of that BO money since his net worth is 700 million now

[@wtxcrazydonut]

@@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386 I mean Avatar wasnt exactly spare change either hahaha

[@jimmorrison9287]

I just read an article that they made a deal that would give him tens of millions of dollars as compensation after the movie broke box office records.

[@AlbertV90]

After this interview, the movie made over $2 billion worldwide (first film in history to do that), won 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Cameron disappeared from Hollywood. A year after the film was released, while he didn't give up his screenwriting fee, the studio gave him back the money that he relinquished during filming which involved his director and producer fee also box office profits but the paycheck was a hell of a lot bigger. I mean a lot due the film's astronomical and unbelievable box office success. Titanic defied reality and changed the film industry forever. Rumors were going around 1997/1999 that he retired from filmmaking and that he didn't have to work another day in his life after the film's massive success.

[@benzykaram]

Howard Stern shooting questions like a terminator.

[@AccuracySpeaks]

I've always been fascinated with what James Cameron has done in terms of film making and with technology and science, but to learn of his beginnings and DIY approach to learning, I have an entirely new level of respect for the man! It just goes to show a piece of paper does not dictate success nor does it indicate true intelligence.

[@G4Helping]

This weirdly is one of my favourite interviews ever. We got all the answers.

[@LucaBrasi0]

I have seen 2 hours interviews with less questions.

[@khymaaren]

"Piranha 2: Absolutely the best flying piranha film ever made." This should have been the tag line.

[@batboy5023]

"it's the best flying-piranha film ever made." XD

[@keithjanko6849]

Might be the only one

[@generyan4043]

Upload the whole interview. It is a great one!

[@faisalmemon285]

From where. Link please.

[@loreaver3882]

Are these clips just from archives?

[@AC-LING666]

it was youtube a few years ago before it got taken down

[@fede018]

@@faisalmemon285 he's asking.

[@jwon5608]

Seriously. Where

[@VAVORiAL]

I love the energy in this interview, it's fast and to the point, no silly stuff. Wish there was more like this.

[@keilnirby]

This was accurate at the time, but later, after it was a huge success, the studio granted him $80 million (if memory serves) even though they technically didn’t have to. This is going from memory of the news at the time from 22 years ago. Still, guy has balls.

[@copdachiraqdemon]

They must be really into this interview cuz they keep bombarding him with questions they won't even let him finish the answers and they already asking questions

[@clarissar1528]

Chicago killa cause it’s JAMES FREAKIN CAMERON

[@mimoucremeux]

That's Howard Stern to you

[@InAnotherLife90]

you ever heard Stern?🤣

[@RidwanGosal]

And James Cameron answered right back quickly. It's really nice flow of information.

[@phoebexxlouise]

I'm noticing that's how Howard Stern interviews

[@ksheelshetty]

howard: whats your name " Jam..." howard: next question

[@shizu-chan3942]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bitronicc1887]

"Absolutely the best flying piranha film ever made" This guy's sense of humor is off the charts, no wonder he's so successful

[@sparksdrinker5650]

I've seen better.

[@xjcrossx]

I don't even think they thought he was being sarcastic. Lol

[@StewartFletcher]

What a man. I have crazy respect for him, for his craft, and for his legacy

[@albertalbert7958]

I'm following his footsteps, i just got my CDL licence. Looking for a truck now.

[@mikearchibald744]

Call Roger Corman, you may not even need the truck. All you have to say is "I'm a director". Funny that almost ALL directors say the same thing...even Roger Corman.

[@bigman4407]

You got a class a or b? I'll give u some advice if you need. I've been trucking for 8 years now

[@Seph_vision]

Lmao

[@bublegum7209]

Albert Albert im couple steps ahead. Working as a truck driver and thinking I’m a movie director)) good luck to both of us

[@HagnerAndrade]

BEST comment.

[@BrianCheng24]

This man made Terminator 2 and Titanic, 2 of the greatest movies of all time and in cinematic history.

[@AnthonyEdwardStarkIronMan]

This guy is a living legend.., he didn even showboated about his Guinness Record dive! Every movie he takes sets a benchmark to the whole world!! And the movie he directs, only he can direct!!

[@masonwright7700]

Tony Stark endgame defeated every record it is

[@gouthams3641]

@@masonwright7700 ... Haha after so many years . Wait for Avatar next films .

[@BrodyxBrown]

This interview feels like two brilliant people having a conversation coked out of their mind

[@edienandy]

His “Yeah, absolutely” right at the end killed me lol

[@theslk28]

This explains the truck scene in Terminator 2

[@jcp1984again]

And the truck scenes in The Terminator as well. 😊

[@SeenGod]

in the first Terminator, when he pulls up to the first Sarah Connor’s house, the car smashes a toy bigrig truck in the road

[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

@@SeenGod waow, who knew it symbolises so much

[@rjkral]

SEENgod that HAD to be carefully planned. Brilliant now we know the backstory

[@_Only_Zuul]

so many trucks in terminator movies... i think james likes trucks 🤔🤔🤔

[@outlander234]

"So you were just a regular guy?" "I am still just a regular guy!"

[@billycasper3351]

His reply went unnoticeable for most audience

[@npcforyou]

I have a complete new level of respect for this man.

[@pachoortizavaortiz3769]

Throwing questions at him faster than that damn ship sank

[@thomaslang9601]

That has got to be the most entertaining/informative 4 minutes I've ever seen...:) Love it! So much juicily details to process.

[@Mhats]

one thing i love about James Cameron is that he never lies, that's how you know he's telling the truth.

[@kit12790]

True lies

[@lenwelch2195]

@@kit12790 he’s non threatening which makes him appealing to actors and to the money men

[@darkwaters1010]

Never went to formal school to make films, and he's one of the greatest directors of all time.

[@jayceegee258]

the director of avatar didnt go to film school

[@JohnSmith-jz4pk]

Joncarl Gantt I mean it’s basically pocohontas. His movies are always “Good bad explosions love” never amazing dramas. He’s a box office director and that’s fine

[@mrbean1979]

And he wrote Avatar also

[@e.l.norton]

You really don't need to. He already understood the most important lesson of successful commercial filmmaking...the audience isn't that bright. His movies are written and "crafted" for that audience. It's a simple recipe for a simple product. Kudos to him.

[@AngryFart]

It doesn't matter. Film school is basically a scam.

[@SeniorAdrian]

I dropped out of film school too. Its trash. Today you can learn everything about it off the internet and you have KZbin and Vimeo and you are ready to go.

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

Piranha II: The Spawning. It's actually a pretty fun movie to watch.

[@vb8428]

Love your channel, been subscribed for a long time

[@FanboyFilms]

They sort of gloss over the fact that he somehow got to work with Roger Corman and was art designer on a couple of movies and directed second unit on another before he got handed the directing chores on Piranha II.

[@larrignoid3497]

He was a “get it done guy” and Roger Corman noticed. Roger Corman also brought up Ron Howard and a bunch of other directors.

[@onedoorfilms]

Ryan Gosling looks a lot like James Cameron I just realised lol

[@ems901]

One Door Films that’s true, and they’re both Canadian. Weird....

[@cebasm3861]

Well, now you know who they're gonna get for the eventual Biopic.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Check out rob wolchek hes a investigative reporter out of Detroit. He looks like an older cameron.

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

@S Tra you clearly don't know Linus then , lol

[@edmontonboy99]

S Tra Most do, most don’t, we Canadians don’t look all the same

[@barbarajanuario8045]

I like how Howard doesn’t waste time

[@checotey]

he may have not made money with titanic, but he got the most desired oscars for that movie; from that time on, financing movies, getting the right people etc. was never ever a problem again. so things turned out pretty good for him after all

[@SparkySINN]

Wow so amazing! He had no idea... 2 days before that movie became the highest selling movie of all time!

[@jonnemesis11]

@Justin Edwards Yes but Titanic initially made $1.8 Billion

[@Bardock54]

Justin Edwards don’t think so other than the new ones

[@SparkySINN]

@Justin Edwards directly from Wikipedia: With an initial worldwide gross of over $1.84 billion, Titanic was the first film to reach the billion-dollar mark, and became the highest-grossing film ever at the time, until Cameron's Avatar surpassed it in 2010. .... took him 13 years to beat his own record.... Jurassic Park held the record before that....

[@grayninja9958]

@Justin Edwards Titanic hit $1.8 billion in its original run

[@PhoenixPhire22]

SPARKY SINN Actually, the movie was a slow burn. It only made like 25 million opening weekend which is incredibly low for a movie that cost 200 mil. Titanic is one of the rare movies where it’s second week didn’t drop much and kept making consistent steady money every weekend with little drops and actually gaining more which is really unheard of. Also helped the movie was in theaters for almost a year.

[@AndrewKamenMusic]

4:18 I swear in interviews they literally always skip from “Yeah I was driving a truck then I was hired to direct Piranha 2.” Like dude WHAT HAPPENED IN BETWEEN?? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gallery7596]

They stopped before James could get to the part where (after being fired from "Piranha 2") he snuck into the editing room to add his own touches to the cut of the film. The guy was both dedicated and resourceful.

[@bobbyladd]

I'm guessing the deal was .. give back all his pay check BUT pay him when it hits profit. So at the time of recording, what he said was true.

[@gf4670]

Yeah that's usually how it goes with the back end %, and given the box office split it probably wasn't hitting profit until around $500 million. The deals are always a convoluted mess between competing interests with so much opportunity to cheat, which is why it always ends up in litigation. LOTR was like that, Star Wars was like that. You'll often see directors and writers suing the studio for the last movie while at the same time negotiating with them for the next. There's no way he wasn't raking it in on the later BO receipts and especially the home video and merchandising, which is how Lucas and Jackson also made most of their earnings. Besides, there's no way the unions would allow him not to make a sizeable profit from the creative; BO is one thing, but the IP itself is another thing entirely.

[@jackanaples]

Doesn't sound like it from that interview clip. Sounds like he gave up all of his pay and potential pay for the movie. Cameron seems to go to great lengths to stress that to Howard Stern.

[@exiles_dot_tv]

@@jackanaples In 2010 he was reported to have made $97 million off Titanic, up to that point.

[@vb8428]

@@jackanaples Like he said some of these expensive filmmakers can make a studio not earn anything

[@ejoshcoron]

@bobbyladd I think your right.

[@MrNoSleepOSRS]

Thanks so much for the upload wow James Cameron is a rare sight

[@TheBlashMusic]

*James looks like what I’d imagine Ryan Gosling will look like in 14 years*

[@qaskas]

Why not 15 years?

[@aliensoup2420]

It wasn’t quite as simple as going from truck driver to director. James Cameron is also an artist, and he served as art director for Roger Corman before he broke into directing. He also wrote the script for the first Rambo movie.

[@cleetusvonbehren8847]

I never knew anything about this guy. Seems like a badass. I always assumed he went to some art school and made films as a kid and what not.

[@andrewponton]

"Absolutely the best flying piranha movie ever made" hahaha love this guy

[@cgbhc6667]

“I’m still a regular guy!” Best quote

[@omidfilms]

It was a verbal agreement to take his backend points nothing written so he actually ended up getting paid for Titanic

[@jojopetv]

So James Cameron is like the Will Hunting of Movie Directors.

[@vb46]

Thank you James Cameron for everything.

[@piratesahoy9900]

So much respect for this guy.

[@bpastorb]

Pretty cool story never knew he gave up his salary and gross percentage on Titanic (or the fact it went so far over budget). This interview was two days before it came out, seems like he had no clue what an insane success it would be. He did the right thing and his film broke records in gross profits and became and icon / cult-classic. Titanic made $1.84 billion and was the first movie to surpass $1 billion, so it probably beat the next runner up by double at the time. The nice part about the story is that Fox and Paramount made sure he was compensated for what he had given up, considering how well it had done.

[@tonydarko67]

These guys and myself are in shock that this guy is so genuine and filled with idea and confidence that he’s like “yea I’ll do free work”

[@edgeof1956]

He's "comfortable"? Now, in 2019, he's worth $700-mill!! I think it was the Avatar money. 😀😁😊💸💸💸💰💰💵💵💵

[@VideosbySteve]

This was filmed in 1997...

[@dr.martinlroberts1908]

all power to him, you work your ass off you deserve it

[@fdation]

Wait until those new Avatars come out and that new Terminator he's gonna be a billionaire here soon.

[@Ward413]

Skrooge Lantay But OP seemed to be implying that it was disingenuous for Cameron to say that he’s “comfortable, not wealthy” because he’s worth X amount in 2019. That’s why it was relevant to point out when this interview took place. In other words, it doesn’t make sense to act dumbfounded at Cameron calling himself “comfortable” in 1997 when his financial circumstances were very different just because he’s worth 300 million today, twenty two years and dozens of successful movies later. You see how that works?

[@bigelile07]

@Starscream91 From what I have researched, this interview was two days before the release of Titanic. This interview was in 1997. Titanic hit the theaters December 19th 1997.

[@billycasper3351]

"The best flying Pirhana film ever made" I laughed hard at this

[@rboddington]

He never got a chance to answer the, "where did you grow up?" question. Answer: Ontario, Canada.

[@mikerichardson60]

Niagara Falls Ontario to be exact. Attended Stamford high school on Drummond Rd.

[@davidjames579]

This was true at the time of the interview, when Titanic was released, but after it's record breaking BO and it's Oscar wins, Cameron, DiCaprio, and Winslet all got big thank you bonuses.

[@TStamp-lw4ku]

Was this just cut weird or are they really conversing at this fast paced speed? Sounds like they both snorted a huge line before the interview

[@codyvandal2860]

T. Stamp probably did

[@ThisDesignLife]

ADHD

[@samuelwoods164]

I didn't really notice the talking but I was watching this early on and saw Cameron's eyes and wondered what he was on.

[@tsolo1141]

TERMINATOR, ALIENS, TITANIC, AVATAR. TO NAME A FEW

[@jnnx]

Don’t forget The Abyss!

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

True lies The abyss

[@zel3888]

and when the hell is avatar 2 coming out? It's been over ten years.

[@jmz8210]

@@zel3888 2021. It was coming out next year but after Disney bought Fox they pushed the date back. It'll be four more movies and supposedly will be the first glasses free 3D movie in theaters

[@kristianalysse6481]

Zel it’s going to be out in 2021

[@patricklipski1662]

I love you howard but stop talking and listen to the answer

[@meganveronica5155]

Patrick Lipski fucking always, that’s why I love opie and Anthony. Not opie but Anthony really

[@reginabillotti]

"He would have gotten there..." I think he made the same comment about DiCaprio at one point. I respect his realism/ modesty in that regard.

[@luvyou-baby]

Wow, what an interesting interview. Where can we watch the full video

[@SteelCurtain222]

luvyou baby all Howard Stern Interviews have always been good. Where have u been???

[@joemckim1183]

You subscribe to Sirius radio.

[@ariliff]

Sirius XM app unfortunately.

[@luvyou-baby]

@islanti i just tried to subscribe, and got blocked. Might be cause im outside the US

[@aliciaanne]

20th Century FOX gave Cameron $100 million dollars as a "Thank You" for Titanic. EDIT: The $100 million was given to him way after this interview, after Titanic made billions of dollars. :)

[@v-trigger6137]

I guess that would be after the release of Titanic, because this interview was happened two days before Titanic hit the theaters

[@jackriver1999]

Fuck Rupert Murdoch

[@JJSPARROW1978]

We'll see what he considers NO MONEY and you and I consider NO MONEY has a different meaning. You and I think no money, when you physically receive nothing................To James, $100 million is nothing.

[@faisalmemon285]

I think he got upward of $300 million, cause he basically made Avatar with his own money. And some from Steve Mnuchen.

[@darkcrusader.]

@@JJSPARROW1978 well he meant that if the movie got minimal profits he won't get any money because the studio needs the money but if the movie became a success he will get money depending on the rate of profit so it was like a gamble for him where his chance of getting money was based on movie's success

[@fallingnutria5646]

The guy made one of the most well known films in history. Hes an absolute genius and films hes made since this some of which are legendary too. I think I'd be happy with that knowledge

[@dafcorleone]

This interview feels fast forward like by 2X

[@ftl06]

The director of "Titanic" stands to receive a bonus of between $75 million and $110 million for his work on the film, more than double previous estimates in Hollywood, thanks to the megasuccess of the movie, according to people close to the situation. "Titanic" to date has earned more than $1.2 billion in box-office revenues, more than any other film in history, and it swept the Oscars on Monday, winning 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

[@Andy666TheBeast]

Lol it's like give the man some time to answer the questions 😂

[@glendoucette2204]

James Cameron is a legend

[@cinemacola6398]

Why isn't this full interview up on KZbin anymore. It used to be one my favorite interviews to listen to.

[@Damonbird775]

Howard is such a better interviewer now. Not even close.

[@James_r4276]

Never seen a more humble man in my life

[@waluigi43]

Then take a look in the mirror.

[@MrParkerman6]

Neither of them is humble.

[@amanms1999]

Howard stern with glasses kinda looks like jeff goldblum

[@bobafeet1234]

Absolutely brilliant guy, but It's not accurate that he jumped from truck driver to film director. He worked as an art director and model maker for many years before he directed a film. The Terminator was his first movie as director (and writer). He sold the script for $1, in exchange for the opportunity to direct it himself. Smart move.

[@CoeMusicStudio]

I think I now own that sweater he was wearing in this interview.

[@colt4531]

Does Howard normally interview people like it's an interrogation ? lol!

[@MrParkerman6]

Yes!

[@Rschr101]

King of the world meets the King of all media. Great stuff!

[@reginaldandretti6728]

“I gave Cameron his first break”- T.K. Kirkland

[@qubaliclife4666]

Reginald Andretti can I get MY first break.

[@chinchowpowpook]

No wonder he created a best truck chasing scene in T2!!!

[@cybramir]

they like barely let him finish answering before the next question lmao i got stressed

[@omorado]

I love how he kept looking at Robin.

[@sayyid5869]

People don’t understand before it was released all the media was shitting on the Titanic about the budget and it’s going to be a box office bomb, this was a fight James had to win.

[@Gencturk92]

titanic is the best film ever made and it was a box office bomb

[@dylte1lrshrt528]

Much respect coming from the trucking industry

[@hippa2dahoppa2]

the abyss is a great movie to. very hard to find though. it was a stepping stone in the technology of the making of terminator2

[@Max-ip1gw]

I find it hard to believe Jim made zero off Titanic. DVD box sets, basic cable re runs, the 3D release. Jim has to have accumulated something over the years .

[@antisomething4248]

James Cameron sounds like a hard man to get on with but got to respect that he is willing to give up a lot for the films he makes

[@PotentStudios]

Wait, am I not watching this at 1.5x speed?

[@elviscoso01]

"Piranha 2, absolutely the best flying piranha film ever made". I lol'd so hard. Brilliant man.

[@mohamadalrashed9064]

"the best flying piranha movie ever made " the qualifiers XD

[@gun1987gunn]

Truck driver, didn't go to film school at all, and then just became a movie maker. Incredible.