Trivia

Considers Princess Mononoke a masterpiece and Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece.

Making a Metal Gear Solid movie is what he calls his "dream project".

Is good friends with Hideo Kojima whose work he's always admired.

Steven Spielberg, John Milius, Joe Dante, Robert Rodriguez, Sam Raimi and Spike Jonze are his favorite filmmakers and biggest influences.

The Big Lebowski, Kung Fu Hustle and The Land Before Time are among his favorite movies.