Kathryn Bigelow

“Character and emotionality don't always have to be relegated to quieter, more simple constructs.”

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

“One should make morals judgements for oneself.”

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

“I thrive on production. It feels very much like a natural environment for me.”

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

“The urge to purge the material I come up with is, I guess, an ongoing process.”

“Whereas painting is a more rarefied art form, with a limited audience, I recognized film as this extraordinary social tool that could reach tremendous numbers of people.”

“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.”

“Perhaps the only thing in my favor is that I am very tenacious. I don't take 'no' very well.”

“I choose material instinctually - at the heart of it are characters that I feel are fresh and original, and allow for an opportunity to, I suppose, explore uncharted ground.”