In 'Fifty Shades,' seemingly, Christian has all the power and control - but actually, Anastasia does. Sam Taylor-Johnson anastasiachristiancontrol Change image and share on social
It's difficult for me to work with women, because I find that direct references are made back to me too fast. Working with men, it gives it a little distance. Sam Taylor-Johnson backdifficultdirect Change image and share on social
I think I was lucky I got into art college. That's what saved me. Sam Taylor-Johnson artcollegelucky Change image and share on social
Finding your place as an artist is the hardest thing. You come out of college with what feels like a Mickey Mouse degree that qualifies you for nothing in the real world. Sam Taylor-Johnson artistcollegedegree Change image and share on social
When Scorsese or Coppola cast celebrities in their work, it goes without question. Sam Taylor-Johnson castcelebritycoppola Change image and share on social
I don't understand why there aren't more powerful female directors. I don't have the answers, but I hope that things may start to shift and that studios will employ more women to handle strong and interesting material. Sam Taylor-Johnson answerdirectoremploy share on social
I think it was Elisabeth Shue who said that if you start a movie with a woman seen through a man's eyes, that woman is objectified by him throughout. Sam Taylor-Johnson elisabetheyeman Change image and share on social
Despite great advances in women's rights, statistics show that when it comes to the balance of power between the sexes, equality is far from being a global reality. Sam Taylor-Johnson advancebalanceequality Change image and share on social
Shooting at Coco Chanel's apartment was an unexpectedly absorbing experience. The essence of Chanel is firmly rooted there in all of her possessions, and I truly believe that her spirit and soul still inhabit the second floor. Sam Taylor-Johnson absorbapartmentchanel share on social