So, when the special effects are at the service of the story and draw you into it, that is really the magic.
You're telling the story, creating the sets, doing the lighting, the designing, and establishing the pace.
That was a real learning element for me, because I realized that the more true you are to yourself, the more you will lose people.
To me, I always felt that Elektra was much more of a character that men would put their fantasies into. I felt there was a level of mystery to her.
Toasters was a really interesting experience for me because it did take a lot out of me. It was wonderful, certainly very liberating, and I loved it.