88 Quotes by Kathryn Bigelow

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

There's really no difference between what I do and what a male filmmaker might do. I mean we all try to make our days, we all try to give the best performances we can, we try to make our budget, we try to make the best movie we possibly can.

Something becomes personal when it deviates from the norm.

For some individuals - some soldiers, some contractors - combat provides a kind of purpose and meaning beyond which all else potentially pales in comparison.

On the other hand, I believe there's hope, because the breakdown and the repair are happening simultaneously.

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.

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

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