The auteur film-maker needs his drama consort, with whom he can create a private mythology that consummates in the ultimate offspring—an entire universe.

The relationship between a director and his lead actress is a complex one. Jean Luc Godard made many films with Anna Karina, so did Rainer Fassbinder with Hanna Schygulla and Ingmar Bergman with Liv Ullman.

Woody Allen had Diane Keaton.

It's not a boy-friend/girl-friend relationship.

It's definitely not a husband/wife relationship.

Not even close.

The loose use of the term MUSE is ridiculous and too limiting.

Chistine gave a solid performance in my previous series, but I could tell that there was a better vehicle waiting for her.

Christine was born for comedy. That’s why I developed the character of Cailin specifically for her.

With TDM, Christine is finally in her element, and she’s working it like she never has before. The Cailin galaxy of the TDM-verse is truly a wonder to behold.