Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh is a director who is not afraid to try new things. His films range from a remake of the popular rat pack vehicle "Ocean’s Eleven" to the multi-part biopic “Che” to his experimental film "Scizopolis." On Friday his latest risky endeavor, "Haywire," hits theaters. Newcomer Gina Carano stars as a mixed martial arts fighter who seeks revenge after being betrayed during a mission.

Director Steven Soderbergh was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his new film, "Haywire" (along with the film's star Gina Carano). He also revealed that he's a fan of manners.

Director Steven Soderbergh and actress Gina Carano discuss the new film “Haywire.” It’s an action-thriller about a highly trained operative (played by Carano) who is double-crossed and left for dead by someone in her own agency and is fleeing for her life. It opens January 20.

 

In 1989, Steven Soderbergh helped launch the independent film movement with Sex, Lies, and Videotape. Box office success followed with the Ocean's Eleven franchise, Traffic, and Erin ...