When I was young, I was really, really obsessed with Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes. Because my mom was a projectionist in college, she was somehow able to get a real projector. And she had some connections, so she would get real prints, and we'd put up a sheet. The first movies I saw were To Kill a Mockingbird [1962], Gigi [1958], A Woman Under the Influence [1974]. Then when I was old enough to be able to rent movies, I went through a very big Cassavetes phase.
Winona RyderI feel like I had to learn how to take care of myself and find out what made me happy aside from just making films.
Winona RyderI think it's really important to have a life outside of this [movie] business and just be the best person you can be.
Winona RyderI'm not into older guys. To tell you the truth, Richard Gere is not the sexiest man alive, in my book.
Winona RyderI think I'm learning to be bolder in my career choices and be more confident in my personal life. I haven't always felt very secure as an individual, but now I feel I certain confidence and sense of self that gets me through the day a lot better than before.
Winona Ryder