Catherine Hardwicke on life after Twilight

“Twilight’s” success at the box office was no mystery to us, but it was to many in Hollywood, and director Catherine Hardwicke now claims the biggest opening weekend ever for a female director, with just under $70 when the film came out last year.

The recently gave a very interesting interview with Reuters, in which she talks about the success of Twilight and what life AFTER the vampires will be like for her.

Excerpt:

Q: “Twilight” cost $37 million and made nearly $382 million worldwide. Do you feel pressure to top yourself?

A: “I don’t think that’s possible, and I don’t think that’s a healthy way to think. “Twilight” was a phenomenon — the stars just aligned on that film. Thank God (director) Ridley Scott didn’t stop after “Blade Runner.” He made “Thelma and Louise” and “Gladiator” and a million other interesting movies. I still want to make other good films that won’t lose money.”

Read the rest here.