Neil LaBute

I will say that the idea of a woman being deceptive came from that original discussion with critics and reporters about if woman could do that kind of thing. Evelyn, herself, grew out of the discussions about how capable women are of deceit and lying and manipulation.

We live in a disposable society. It's easier to throw things out than to fix them. We even give it a name - we call it recycling.

I would be more frightened as a writer if people thought my movies were like science fiction.

I make movies I want to see.

I'm more than open to hope, but I think men and women have a difficult time dealing with each other and often take the low road.

First I would probably place men at the bottom of the food chain. On a grander scale, I would say they're reacting to change. Feminism has got to be part of that.

Relationships in general make people a bit nervous. It's about trust. Do I trust you enough to go there?

In a relationship you have to open yourself up.