Ask the Director & Actor: Why is “Halal Love (and Sex)” important viewing for Western audiences?
ScreenPrism talked to director Assad Fouladkar and actress Darine Hamze about "Halal Love (and Sex)," a light-hearted comedy that follows women navigating their romantic lives in Beirut.…
Ask the Director: What surprises does “Halal Love (And Sex)” reveal about dating in Muslim culture?
The storylines of "Halal Love (and Sex)" introduce lesser-known practices in the romantic lives of Muslim couples. Director Assad Fouladkar and actress Darine Hamze talked to ScreenPrism…
Why is Samantha in “Her” a heroine of the Feminine Semiotic?
The mysterious creative drive of Kristeva's Semiotic enters the world of "Her" as Samantha, a “female” OPS who rejects conformity to the bodily Symbolic.
What are the sexual politics of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”?
The sexual politics of "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers" present a conflicted message that signals social change under the surface image of domestic bliss.
Was “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” Intended as Political Allegory?
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" is considered a classic piece of political allegory, but those involved with its creation largely deny that was their intent.
How Does “It’s A Wonderful Life” Reflect the Post-WWII Sentiment of 1946?
"It’s A Wonderful Life" is not an escapist film but a demonstration that, as senseless and fruitless as one's attempts at goodness might seem in a hostile world, these positive…
How Do “War of the Worlds” & “Close Encounters” Show Campbell’s Idea of the Hero’s “Road of Trials”?
"War of the Worlds" and "Close Encounters," both alien stories directed by Spielberg, are two great examples of Joseph Campbell's storytelling principles in action.
Ask the Composers: Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans Discuss Their Four Films at Sundance 2016
Composer team Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans talked to ScreenPrism about their four Sundance films, why they're drawn to writing music for conflicted female protagonists and how they became…
Ask the Filmmakers: How did “Brahman Naman” Create the Aesthetic of Small-Town 1980s India?
The filmmakers and cast of "Brahman Naman" spoke to ScreenPrism about creating the texture of 1980s Bangalore, reviving childhood memories and developing a visual style through an…
Ask the Director: What Was Your Vision for Polish Vampire Mermaid Musical “The Lure”?
Director Agnieszka Smoczyńska received a special Sundance 2016 award for her unique vision. How did she conceive of the mermaid story and its unusual, hybrid genre?
Ask the Filmmakers: How Does “Brahman Naman” Use the Sex Comedy Format to Talk About Serious Issues?
The light-hearted Sundance comedy draws audience into questioning India's caste system and deeply entrenched sexism.
Ask the Actors: How Did the Stars of “The Lure” Prepare to Play Mermaids?
Polish actresses Marta Mazurek and Michalina Olszanska loved mermaids as children and feel it was their destiny to star in the mermaid vampire musical "The Lure," which won a Sundance…