Quotes By Kathryn Bigelow

I'm drawn to provocative characters that find themselves in extreme situations. And I think I'm drawn to that consistently.

I'm interested in social commentary.

The journey for women, no matter what venue it is - politics, business, film - it's, it's a long journey.

My dad used to draw these great cartoon figures. His dream was being a cartoonist, but he never achieved it, and it kind of broke my heart. I think part of my interest in art had to do with his yearning for something he could never have.

I've always developed all my own pieces, and they're time-consumers.

When James Cameron brought me the script, which I developed with both Cameron and Jay Cocks, I wanted to make it a thriller, an action film, but with a conscience, and I found that it had elements of social realism.

I do have to say I have been very fortunate.

I'm drawn to filmmaking that can transport me. Film can immerse you, put you there.

I don't want to be made pacified or made comfortable. I like stuff that gets your adrenaline going.

When I made my first film, I didn't think of it as directing, so it wasn't like I set out to become a director.

I like high impact movies.

What's most galvanizing for me is the opportunity to be topical and relevant and entertaining. That's the holy grail.

There's a conventional reaction when you see a star: You anticipate he'll be a part of a particular denouement down the road, so you don't worry for that character.

You never think the universe will reward your first choice - it just doesn't work like that.

I really look for peak experiences and dramatic material that can allow peak experiences.

I don't know if I thrive in normal life.

I'm definitely not drawn to shooting on a stage, I'm just not.

There should be more women directing; I think there's just not the awareness that it's really possible.

When he brought it to me four years ago, Rodney King had just arrived, I was involved in the clean-up of L.A. and I guess it was part of my experience.

It's irrelevant who or what directed a movie; the important thing is that you either respond to it or you don't.

You have to disengage at some point in order to be fresh.

Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.

I need to have my hands on the DNA of a film.

Right now, there's the illusion of order and civilization, but there's a tremendous amount of economic tension in this country and the educational system is constantly eroding.

I suppose I like to think of myself as a film-maker.