I'm a black woman from America. My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see.
I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career. When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school.
Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin. The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine. The three things I said when I came out of school were I want to work consistently, I want to do good work and I want to be paid fairly, and that's happened.
But I didn't become an actress for the money. I do it for other reasons. I can give you the King's English and then I can take it to the street, but do both or do one and don't do one knowing only the street. That's going to hold you back because what comes out is going to impress people, and it will impress them negatively.
My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did. My aunt, who played a big part in my life, was a little bit more reserved, because if they don't see you on TV every week they think you must be starving. I'm thinking about directing, but I know it's a lot of work and I appreciate what directors do and I would like to be good at it.
The opportunity has presented itself four to five times, and I usually said no because of the script. I like the nice guys. I like when they show the stories, the human element behind it all. I guess I'm breaking out a little of what's comfortable and easy.
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Directed by Navot Papushado, it is stylised pulp violence, heavy on the Americana and choreographed action sequences, somewhat superficial in its feminist sentiments. Bassett plays the tweed-suited leader of a top-secret society of female assassins, headquartered in a library. Or hatchet, or a knife? But hammers? It was not exactly a stretch for her dramatically, but, again, she relished stepping out of her comfort zone.
This could be seen as Bassett coasting along, having paid her dues in more demanding dramatic roles earlier in her career. Their presence becomes almost ceremonial — like a real queen. Off-screen, she has been a vocal advocate for Democratic politics, humanitarian charities and Black causes.
And behind the scenes to empower those who are trying to get a foothold or who might need an opportunity. But performing seems to be its own reward for Bassett. Her enthusiasm is palpable whatever she is talking about, but never more so than when the subject is acting. As long as I can remember my lines and hit my mark. Gunpowder Milkshake is in cinemas and on Sky Cinema from 17 September. Steve Rose. Topics Film interviews. Reuse this content.
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