TIFF 07: Jodie is The Brave One

Let me get it out of the way, I am a Jodie Foster fan.

Whatever my opinions about the movies that she stars in, I know that Jodie will approach the character with a level of intelligence and steely determination that other actresses don't have in them.

Which is why I wasn't surprised about hearing the level of props that Ms. Foster got from director Neil Jordan and co-star Terence Howard during The Brave One inteviews.

Both agreed that this film wouldn't have been made without her being attached to it (a fact that she modestly denies). Both also talked about the level of intense professionalism and character immersion that Jodie would have when the cameras rolled, but would drop it immediately and talk about her kids when 'cut' was announced.

By the time I got to Ms. Foster herself, I was just curious to know why she chose these roles of character empowerment through extrodinary circumstances. Was it living out a fantasy? Or is she just strong in real life?

Surprisingly, Jodie was totally unguarded, talked about being able to escape from being a 'mom' for a few hours every day and that yes, playing these strong roles makes her live out her fantasy world of being invincible (which she openly admits to being 'not' in real life).

Can't wait for you guys to see the whole unedited interviews with Jodie Foster, Terence Howard and director Neil Jordan right here very very soon!

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