I tend not to be so attracted to films that force me into an intellectual place over an emotional one. Lisa Cholodenko attractemotionalfilm Change image and share on social
I have a deal with HBO to develop television, and I am also developing a movie called 'The Abstinence Teacher,' which is based on a book by Tom Perrotta. Lisa Cholodenko abstinencebasebook Change image and share on social
I don't feel like my films are about gender; they are about identity - but a different slant on identity. Lisa Cholodenko feelfilmgender Change image and share on social
This whole Oscar thing is so political. It's about how much a film grosses, and who's in it, and how well it has been promoted. Lisa Cholodenko filmgrossoscar Change image and share on social
I think I'm interested in these kinds of character dramas, psychological dramas, domestic dramas, whatever you want to call them - comedy dramas. Lisa Cholodenko callcharactercomedy Change image and share on social
Not only does Annette Bening have a really lovely, deep voice, but she's also a great articulator. I think I'm more of a mumbler. Lisa Cholodenko annettearticulatorbening Change image and share on social
I was a student at SF State, and I honestly didn't know where I was headed. I thought maybe something in the social sciences. But I happened to be living with a group of people, and one person was a film student. I was always keen on and aware of what she was doing. Lisa Cholodenko awarefilmgroup share on social
Along my path, I've realized that this comedy/drama balance is something that's really interesting to me, and I feel, like, authentic to my voice. Lisa Cholodenko authenticbalancecomedy Change image and share on social