Mary Elizabeth Winstead talks about challenging new movie 'Smashed'

Mary Elizabeth Winstead has starred in big studio movies like "Live Free or Die Hard" and "Final Destination 3," as well as the cult hit "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," but in the new independent drama "Smashed" she finally gets the chance to really show what she's capable of as an actress.

The 27-year-old plays alcoholic elementary school teacher Kate, who finds her seemingly happy marriage to Charlie (Aaron Paul) tested when she goes sober. From director/co-writer James Ponsoldt, it's an intimate, character-driven piece that earned strong reviews at this year's Sundance Film Festival and opens in theaters tomorrow.

amNewYork spoke with Winstead about the movie, which co-stars Nick Offerman ("Parks and Recreation") and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer ("The Help").