Am I a 'woman of action'? I don't think of myself that way.

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

Cinema has the capacity to be so physiological.

I did a pilot for Anything But Love in 1988 that didn't sell.

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

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

Films don't cause violence, people do. Violence defines our existence. To shield oneself is more dangerous than trying to reflect it.