cinema etiquette

His films frequently interrogate audience complicity and the ethics of watching, forcing viewers to confront their own role as observers of violence and spectacle.

His love letters to cinema throughout his work celebrate the communal experience of film-watching and the respectful appreciation of cinematic art as a cultural practice.

His silent films emphasize physical comedy and visual storytelling that demands audience attention and respect for the craft, while his on-set behavior modeled professionalism and discipline.