One of the more noble things the Oscars can do is pay attention to movies no one knows about. Blockbusters don't need much help.

I know I'm not bipolar or schizophrenic, but this career allows you to explore, to take some facets of yourself and spin it.

Every actor just wants good writing.

I love the theater, but if I had to choose, I would choose a film at this time in my life. Something meaty, to sink my teeth into.

Television in the last few years has been where all the great writers are going. TV now is what indie film used to be.

I love living in Michigan, which has been great for my kids and my family.

Meryl Streep's brilliant, just brilliant. I've been fortunate to do two movies with Meryl. And for an actor to go moment to moment like she does, there's no one better. And she dances between moments. Each take is different because she's riding instincts, she's riding impulses. And she trusts that.