James Cameron Tempers His Temper and Channels His Inner Na’vi
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Cameron famously declared himself “the King of the World” after his 1998 Oscars sweep for “Titanic,” a moment met with some audience eye-rolling.
- Despite initial skepticism and predictions of “Titanic” being a costly failure, the film became a massive critical and commercial success, praised for its epic scope and storytelling.
- Cameron views his ambitious projects not as reckless hubris but as carefully planned endeavors, emphasizing detailed preparation and collaboration with top talent.
- He rejects comparisons to Icarus, suggesting that with proper engineering, his risks are calculated and manageable, embodying the philosophy that obstacles fuel progress.
