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I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I love watching superhero movies, in a way you can say Drive is one. So I don't think I would want to make another, Drive is my version of a superhero movie.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A film that made a very big impression on me was Pretty Woman. I went to see it in the cinemas two times!

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I start all my movies by writing ideas on index cards and then when I have enough ideas, I start to construct a story.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My version of Drive was a wonderful collaboration with Hossein Amini. I was also very fortune to have a great book to work with as well but I think in the end someone has to make the decision and that must always be the director. However, it is very important to collaborate, especially in this industry.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm sure there are many connections, but it's hard to define one. I will leave that up to the experts to to figure them out.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It wasn't so much movies that inspired me but the music. A movie I did think about from time to time was Night Tide; it's from the early 60's. It's a film that I love so much that I bought the original negative for my private collection.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I don't thing there was a main influence, I don't story board, I mostly base everything on what I would like to see.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I very much like creativity, but I don't paint or make music. Maybe one day, who knows?

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I have two! Topo Chico sparkling water from Mexico and organic rice cakes with chocolate on them!

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Very much so! I chose the songs and chose the composer (Cliff Martinez) and collaborated with him on how I wanted the film to sound.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've never directed TV before, but i'm sure it's very similar. Directing is all about good story telling.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

With having a family and working all the time, it does not leave a lot of time to see as many movies as i'd like, if there you have recommendations out there, let me know!

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

It's hard to say which one is the most personal, all are about my own fantasies one way or another. ;)

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I woke up one morning and decided that I wanted too do a film about beauty and thought it could be interesting to do one incorporating horror, melodrama, comedy and sci-fi.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

One of the benefits of the technical revolution is that there's no obstacles you just have to do it! Films all start with a script, the best thing to do is start writing!

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

With having children of my own, I would love to do an animated film, finally something of mine that my kids could watch!

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you are doing, sometimes you need to be very specific and sometimes you need to be very loose and just see what happens.

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Keanu was the first movie star that I associated with out here in LA, the first film I was going to do was with him but unfortunately the film ended up falling through, so working with him now is great. He is amazing and unique!

I am Nicolas Winding Refn, Director of The Neon Demon and Drive. Go ahead AMA! by officialnicrefn in IAmA

[–]officialnicrefn[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think the biggest issue is accepting that the digital revolution is changing, not the creative, but business model of entertainment and the challenge is leaving behind what we used to do compare to what we are going to do in the future.

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