INTERVIEW - Robert Siegel at 'Cruise' Los Angeles Premiere

The speaker discusses the challenges of writing and directing, emphasizing the control and creativity involved. They share the inspiration for their movie, based on Gino's life in Queens. The speaker highlights working with professional actors like Emily, who adapted to budget constraints. The film embraces an 80s aesthetic, focusing on music, hair, and cars. Ultimately, the speaker aims to create joyful cinema, a rarity in current films.

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