with all these tentpoles, franchises, reboots and sequels, is there still room for movies in the movie business?

No single movie or event makes or breaks your career. Everything can be undone, including success.

One of our jobs is to keep women working, which we do by keeping women coming to the movies. And doing that means making good, smart, often funny movies that women can identify with-with terrific dialogue we all remember and cherish, and stories that illuminate our lives and decisions and turning points.

The first thing you notice about women in Hollywood, besides their low percentage of body fat, is how few are married. And the number of great-looking, successful single women without a social life is staggering. ... The most glaring misconception about Hollywood is that it is the romance capital of the world.

The only way I can access all my strength is to relax. ... The paradox is that you must learn to be relaxed while using all your power.

The lack of women directors is a sad fact of life. Kathryn Bigelows thrilling Best Director win may help turn things around.

Information is currency. ... Power is a place as well as a verb; it is inside the information tent.