What makes “Full Metal Jacket” an unconventional war story
"Full Metal Jacket" is a war story that focuses on the human element of war as opposed to the battle itself.
Do Musicals Today Follow the Same Conventions as They Used To?
Throughout cinematic history, audiences' understanding of and patience for musicals, but the form has changed in recent years.
How is “The Red Shoes” an Example of Wagner’s Idea of the “Total Work of Art”?
"The Red Shoes" synthesizes multiple mediums, illustrating Wagner's idea of the “Gesamtkunstwerk" or total work of art.
Talk with the Filmmakers: Post-Screening Q&A After the Sundance Premiere of “Sand Storm”
Sand Storm (2016), originally titled Sufat Chol, tells the story of Jalila and Layla, mother and daughter who must reconcile their desires and dispositions to the rigid customs of the Beduoin…
How Does “30 Rock” Depict the Struggle of Art Versus Commerce?
"30 Rock" repeatedly depicts the conflict between art and commerce and tries to find a middle ground.
Talk with the Filmmaker: Post-Screening Q&A with Anna Rose Holmer, Lisa Kjerulff and Annalise Lockha of “The Fits”
The best thing about Sundance screenings is the filmmaker's Q&A at the end of each one.
How Does “Sensitive Skin” Appeal to Older Viewers?
Through the setting, casting, and writing of "Sensitive Skin," the audience takes part in the under-depicted experience of aging in North America.
What Does the Ending of “Inception” Really Mean?
What happened at the end of "Inception" and what it says about the state of the film as a whole is one of the most-discussed cinematic subjects of the decade.
How Does “Mi Amiga Del Parque” Universalize the Fears of Parenthood?
"Mi Amiga Del Parque" tells a universal story of new parenthood through everyday, realistic details.
Talk with the Cast: Actor Jayson Warner Smith on “Birth of a Nation” and “Christine”
ScreenPrism talked with character actor Jayson Warner Smith about his two Sundance movies at the 2016 film festival.
What is the Meaning of the Ending of “Do the Right Thing”?
In "Do the Right Thing," Spike Lee's aesthetic choices reflect the impossible situation of racism in the U.S.
What is the Significance of the Opening Scene in “The Philadelphia Story”?
The violence in the opening scene of "The Philadelphia Story" is emblematic of the film's project of humbling its headstrong heroine.