Overview

• Scott said most contemporary releases are “shit,” declaring the industry is “drowning in mediocrity.”
• He estimated about 5% of new films are great, 10% pretty good, roughly 40% not bad, with the remainder poor.
• He revealed he has begun rewatching his own work for enjoyment, citing a recent viewing of Black Hawk Down and marveling at having made it.
• He argued many movies are propped up by digital effects due to weak writing, pressing filmmakers to “get it on paper.”
• Scott noted he has wrapped The Dog Stars, is trying to write Gladiator 3, and has no plans to retire.