What's your favourite piece of technology, and how has it improved your life?
The thing that changed my life, and improved my life, was originally my video [player]. That idea of being able to rent movies genuinely changed me, I think. All of my filmgoing when I was a kid was watching videos. The most modern thing: I love my Sky+. I love the idea that I can use my iPhone and record stuff and having it waiting for me in a big bank. And I don't record movies – I record rubbish.
When was the last time you used the Sky+ box, and what for?
I used it the other day to record My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding for my wife.
What additional features would you add if you could?
I wouldn't change a thing, I just love it. I think it's perfect as it is.
Do you think it will be obsolete in 10 years' time?
No, I think it will just be better in 10 years' time. You'll be able to get any [programme] you want, at any time.
What always frustrates you about technology in general?
If you can imagine it, and you haven't got it yet, it's because you're paying for the development stage – that annoys me.
Is there any particular piece of technology that you have owned and hated?
No, I don't think so.
If you had one tip about getting the best out of new technology, what would it be?
I'm the wrong person to ask that. If I'm given a gadget, I'm bored of it very soon.
Do you consider yourself to be a luddite or a nerd?
I would say I'm somewhere between the two.
What's the most expensive piece of technology you've ever owned?
The new telly that Danny Dyer made me get!
Mac or PC, and why?
Macs, because they're just beautiful. I don't get virus software – I don't get why we have to have that. PCs are vile.
Do you still buy physical media such as CDs and DVDs, or do you download?
I do. DVDs I still buy. I don't want to download – I'm not against the principle, but I want a box, I want a cover, I want to put it on the shelf.
Robot butlers – a good idea or not?
Anything that can clean – that means I can pay for it and get the credit for having done the cleaning – is good. But saying that, I would rather pay some BODY that some THING to do something, because I believe that people should be paid.
What piece of technology would you most like to own?
A time machine – that's all I can think of that would be interesting.
• Christopher Smith is the director of Creep and Severance. His most recent film, Triangle, is out on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, 1 March
