I think people who make movies and have invested a lot of money in them, get frightened that if they challenge an audience they are going to repel them. And I think the opposite it’s really true. It takes confidence and courage to know that and then commit to it.
At every stage in life you think about death. But teenagers especially are sort of invincible. They’re not supposed to be thinking about dying yet, or else they’d be too afraid to live.
I’ve always had a really active imagination. Lots of kids have imaginary friends. Mine just took on a rather demonic form.
Anybody who knows how to make a good movie, knows that it’s a collaborative undertaking. To deny that its really dangerous.
There was a solid year and a half, perhaps two years, after making ‘Temple Grandin,’ when I didn’t do anything. I just didn’t have much patience for roles that were silly, or light, or inconsequential.
When I was 18 I went to college for two years and didn’t work for a year which was essential for me, because my identity had been so influenced by my being an actor and I think I just needed to discover what it was to be myself, divorced from all that responsibility.
There’s certainly something very uncomfortable about the voyeurism involved in being in the press, being an actor, where people have a seemingly insatiable curiosity about, you.
My character was kidnapped by the Terminator and I was kidnapped by the Terminator production.
Tel Aviv is the most party time place in the world.
I am a feminist. And I’m so glad that Lena Dunham exists, because she is one too, and she’s quite vocal about it. Yes, women have more freedom and more influence than ever, but it’s hardly equal. It’s just not.
I finally realized that yeah I did want to be an actor and it wasn’t out of habit, but I needed to grow up for myself and then kind of re-enter the industry with a sound understanding of what my sensibilities and my values are as a relatively formed human being.
My skin is a bit sensitive, so Cetaphil is my standby. I also use toner and a light layer of moisturizer – I use a lot of Kiehl’s and other natural brands.
I have a huge, active imagination, and I think I’m really scared of being alone; because if I’m left to my own devices, I’ll just turn into a madwoman.
Every time I make a movie, I’m prepared for it to become influential and career-defining – but I have no control over these things.
Growing up in New York City, I was always encouraged to question authority, and I think I confused patriotism with jingoism.
I actually haven’t been approached a whole lot for television, believe it or not.
I am not a genius. But I am nerdy.
I can get a dance party started pretty much anywhere and anytime.
I discovered Christopher Isherwood in college. His writing style is so direct, warm, and inclusive.
I do know how to fire a machine gun, so be warned! I’m trained!