Music has always been a great solace for me. It's still something that gives me far more joy than movies, I must say. I love movies, too. But somehow, music can transport you. There are so many different kinds of experiences you can have with music. Allison Anders experiencegreatjoy share on social
The women I cast have to embody all sorts of contradictions... I have to find the right woman to speak to other women. Allison Anders castcontradictionembody Change image and share on social
Because I came from the working class, I still identify with them. I don't identify with the middle class. Allison Anders classidentifymiddle Change image and share on social
Art should never be held above our decency to each other. Allison Anders artdecencyhold Change image and share on social
There's a persona that musicians carry with them. I like to find what's under the persona. Allison Anders carryfindmusician Change image and share on social
I've been amazed watching people who are not ready with their scripts when they're getting a lot of attention. Allison Anders amazeattentionhave Change image and share on social
When 'Gas Food Lodging' was released, I had already shot 'Mi Vida Loca.' Allison Anders foodlocalodge Change image and share on social
I had breast cancer. I caught it early. Allison Anders breastcancercatch Change image and share on social
Box office is one of the strongest tools we have toward preserving our ability to make our movies. We really can make a difference by purchasing a ticket each opening weekend to a movie made by a woman, even if you don't like the movie or the filmmaker and even if you don't see the film. Allison Anders abilityboxdifference share on social
My work is better, maybe all filmmakers are better, for Polanski's imprint on cinema. He created language for all of us to use, there is no question about that. Allison Anders cinemacreatefilmmaker Change image and share on social