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. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share Image
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. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share Image
I thrive on production. It feels very much like a natural environment for me. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
I'm drawn to provocative characters that find themselves in extreme situations. And I think I'm drawn to that consistently. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
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… — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
Those of us who work in the arts know that depiction is not endorsement. If it was, no artist would be able to paint… — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
The journey for women, no matter what venue it is - politics, business, film - it's, it's a long journey. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
I don't want to be made pacified or made comfortable. I like stuff that gets your adrenaline going. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
There should be more women directing; I think there's just not the awareness that it's really possible. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
Perhaps the only thing in my favor is that I am very tenacious. I don't take 'no' very well. — Kathryn Bigelow Copy Share
