What I think happens today is that a lot of filmmakers look at other films that are retro pieces, like L.A. Confidential, and say, oh, that's period. We didn't want to do the stereotypical stuff.
The informality of family life is a blessed condition that allows us all to become our best while looking our worst.
If you're lucky enough to draw a good horse, you still have to ride him, then the next ones.

