I was always trying to do architectural jam sessions. But it's not quite as easy as singing or playing a guitar, so I would always see wonderful live musicians and just envy them that I wasn't in that medium. Catherine Hardwicke architecturaleasyenvy share on social
As a filmmaker and film student, I think it's really interesting to hear what a director did and how they figured out how to do things. Catherine Hardwicke directorfigurefilm Change image and share on social
Being in construction my whole life - I was trained as an architect - I always had to work with guys. And I always did my homework and then challenged them to figure it out faster than me. They don't want to be shown up by a woman. Catherine Hardwicke architectchallengeconstruction share on social
Sometimes, you don't realize that something is actually a sidetrack for the story, or it takes the tension out of a scene. Catherine Hardwicke realizescenesidetrack Change image and share on social
When I talk to film students, I always say, 'Buy the DVDs and listen to the commentaries, look at the making of, look at the behind-the-scenes,' because that's such a great learning tool. Catherine Hardwicke buycommentarydvd Change image and share on social
Everything is so aggressively marketed at every age: if you're not in Baby Gap, you're not cool. That's how everybody's grown up, so they don't even know it could be another way. Catherine Hardwicke ageaggressivelybaby Change image and share on social
Zombies, mummies - they're disgusting and gross. You don't want to make out with a mummy. At least, I don't. Catherine Hardwicke disgustgrossmake Change image and share on social
I still like the idea of having an intimate experience with a movie, but I love watching stuff on my iPad. It's close, and I feel like I'm a part of it, so maybe that makes more sense in some cases. Catherine Hardwicke casecloseexperience Change image and share on social
Back in medieval times, Victorian repression hadn't come in yet. People were bawdy and wild and more in touch with their true natures. If you look at the Bosch paintings or Bruegel, you see, when people are dancing, they're totally cutting loose. Catherine Hardwicke backbawdybosch share on social
I've worked on really big budget movies as a designer - 'Vanilla Sky,' 'Three Kings;' I've been in that world, and you can just see people get nervous. Catherine Hardwicke bigbudgetdesigner Change image and share on social