As It Gets, thinks the employment figures are not reflective of the world he sees. It's all about talent, that's all anyone cares about, and everyone I know feels that way. Look at the statistics. Mark's argument, taken to its logical conclusion, would then suggest that women, who make up more than 50 percent of the population but work far less than that in Hollywood, simply don't possess the same talent as men. Even when insiders talk, they can seem defensive.
Men are by nature more aggressive in terms of going out there and doing it, getting it done.
To most professional women, Medavoy's comments may seem outdated or even offensive, but these are the stereotypes that still pervade the Industry's thinking. The belief that women are bad at managing money, lack emotional stability or can't grasp technical information has no doubt informed executives' reluctance to hire female directors. And there are plenty of male directors who come to the camera with little or no technical experience. Even when a woman gets in the door for a job interview, being taken seriously is another matter. Twenty years after getting into this business, I can't believe women are still in this shape.