When making 'Machete', I wanted to pay tribute to the character I never got to create, and the trailer we shot was a fun way to finally bring that idea to life. People kept asking for the 'Machete' movie for five years, even though it wasn't real at first, and we finally made it because the demand was so high.

I often cast unexpected actors, like Robert Davi in 'Machete', to create surprising and interesting roles.

I was determined to hire a real Latin actress for 'Desperado', which was challenging due to the lack of roles available for Hispanic actors in Hollywood at the time.

I reverse engineered the trailer for 'Machete' to create the movie, using the shots from the trailer as a guide for the film's scenes.

I shot 'El Mariachi' in one take to save costs, expecting that some parts might not come out, but I was willing to reshoot if necessary.

In 'Sin City', I shot scenes with actors like Bruce Willis and Benicio del Toro in just a few days, demonstrating the efficiency of my shooting style.

When I first met Lady Gaga, she had just been dropped from her record label, and we both had something to prove, which created a strong bond between us.

I met Salma Hayek while watching a show on Univision, and I knew she was the right fit for the role in 'Desperado' despite the studio's initial reluctance.

When I saw Rosa Salazar audition for Alita, she made me cry. If we could capture even a fraction of her facial expressions, it would bring so much life to the character.