Ephemerality

And if nothing else, any portrayal of Lisbeth Salander shouldn’t inspire the following words: “The film was not made by men who hate women, but certainly by men who are more comfortable with women as love interests for male heroes” (Lozito).

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Girls on Film: Softening and Sexualizing Lisbeth Salander | Movie News | Movies.com

This is a fascinating comparison of the various Lisbeth Salander characterizations. 

I have many, many friends who are vice-presidents and presidents of production at movie studios, and they never understand this very simple thing: My name’s going to be on it. Your name’s not on it, your point of view is as valid as any member of the audience. But it’s a different thing when your name’s on it, when you have to wear it for the rest of your life, when it’s on a DVD and it’s hung around your fucking neck. It’s your albatross.

—David Fincher, (Esquire)