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

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

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

I have always firmly believed that every director should be judged solely by their work, and not by their work based on their gender. Hollywood is supposedly a community of forward thinking and progressive people yet this horrific situation for women directors persists. Gender discrimination stigmatizes our entire industry. Change is essential. Gender neutral hiring is essential.

I do have to say I have been very fortunate.

If there's specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an obstacle for two reasons: I can't change my gender, and I refuse to stop making movies.

I can't change my gender, and I refuse to stop making movies.