I do seem to have a bit of a predilection for movies that say something transgressive.
Maggie GyllenhaalNow, there are roles which are capturing a vibrant moment in an older woman's life. There was a time when those interesting roles stopped at 28. A few years ago we would have been finished by our age.
Maggie GyllenhaalYou have a right to your opinion about the work that you're doing. An artist is as equally important as the director. If you believe that, you can work in any circumstances.
Maggie GyllenhaalI find myself more and more interested only in roles which move the world forward.
Maggie GyllenhaalI studied English literature; I took 2 independent religion classes, but I wasn't a religion major really.
Maggie GyllenhaalSometimes I'll read things in the script and think, "That's not how humans behave," or "I don't understand how to do that role and make it seem like I'm not some kind of strange alien or on a sitcom." I don't get it, and when I feel that way, I have to listen to my instinct. My initial instinct does lead me in a direction that I can trust.
Maggie Gyllenhaal