Greta Gerwig talks about her new movie 'Lola Versus'

Greta Gerwig is often dubbed an "it-girl" or "indie queen" for her work in small movies such as "Hannah Takes the Stairs" and "Greenberg," but the 28-year-old actress isn't a big fan of being labeled.

"All of the labeling is very strange," the Barnard College grad tells us. "Most of it's just flattering, but I think in many ways it's a way for people to have a shorthand to write about you that puts you in a category that I think is pre-existing."

In the end, though, if you had to categorize Gerwig, it's best to do so simply: Top-notch actress. The gifted, likable performer carries the new dramedy "Lola Versus," opening Friday, as the title character - a New York woman facing a series of personal crises as she nears 30.

We spoke with Gerwig about the movie and her rapidly ascending career.