“Sarah Michelle Gellar's made some really good choices. She's had some bad breaks. She goes with the independent, interesting young filmmakers and then they get slammed, like 'Southland Tales.' I'm proud of what she's trying to do. It's hard.”

Joss Whedon is an American writer, director, and producer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He gained prominence for creating the cult classic *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, blending sharp wit and feminist themes in a genre-defying TV series. His work extends to films like *Serenity* and *The Avengers*, where he balanced character-driven storytelling with blockbuster appeal.