He has directed dramas such as George Washington, All the Real Girls, and Snow Angels, as well as the thriller Undertow, all of which he wrote or co-wrote. Since 2008, he has also transitioned into comedy, directing the films Pineapple Express and Your Highness, as well as episodes of the HBO comedy Eastbound & Down.

Filmography

Manglehorn (2014), Joe (2013), Prince Avalanche (2013), El canguro (2011), Caballeros, princesas y otras bestias (2011), Superfumados (2008), Show Angels (2007), Undertow (2004), All the Real Girls (2003), George Washington (2000)