Whenever a new film from director Ridley Scott is on the horizon, it signals another round of his famously outspoken commentary. Known for his highly confident and fiery remarks since his early career, Scott never shies away from criticizing others' work or, conversely, praising his own. With his latest film, "The Dog Stars," set to premiere, Scott recently offered a robust self-appraisal during an interview with The Times.
In the interview, Scott proclaimed himself not merely a filmmaker, but a profoundly influential pioneer. "Every time, you are vulnerable," he stated, adding, "Also, I never want to repeat myself, and all my films have been on the money. I've been ahead of the game frequently and, if you're ahead of the game, you're an influencer. So I'm not a film-maker, I'm an influencer."
While extolling his own virtues, Scott also voiced his frustrations with the current state of the entertainment industry. "Look, everything now is about a murdered girl in the woods, or an FBI agent who is better than anyone else—or a superhero," he lamented. "F*** me! There have to be other stories to tell." Scott clearly believes the market lacks diverse storytelling. He reiterated his long-standing aspirations to direct a Western and a musical—dreams he frequently mentions in interviews but has yet to realize. Beyond these genres, Scott also revealed he has an African elephant-themed project currently in development.
via： The Times