How a Film About Fathers, Daughters, and Whoopee Cushions Became an Oscar Nominee
The director of Toni Erdmann talks father-daughter relationships, writing working women, and the importance of asking questions in narrative.
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Can the Science of Popularity Help Create the Next Diverse Blockbuster Hit?
The author of Hit Makers: Why Things Become Popular argues that familiar formats and wide-reaching distribution channels are…
A Look at the Women Behind Tunisia’s Democratic Revolution
In her new documentary, Jessie Deeter tells the story of how Tunisia assembled its constitution following the Arab Spring—and what it means for two women in particular.
‘Angry Inuk’ and the Other Side of the Seal Hunt
Pacific Standard chats with director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, whose new documentary is making waves in the film circuit. By…
To Resist Trump, Change the Narrative
The racial resentment that fueled his candidacy is rooted in tales that portray certain groups as threatening. We need new stories, one political scientist says.
In the End, Was Obama’s Signature Program for Struggling Schools a Failure?
In some places, yes. One expert explains what that means for the federal government’s approach to school reform.…
An Animated Feature Film About Transcending Borders, Just in Time for Trump
Filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming started conceiving her latest, Window Horses, 20 years ago—but, today, its message of being open to other cultures seems tailor-made for a new regime at the White House.
Meet the Musical Couple Kept Apart by Trump’s Travel Ban
Mariela Shaker is one of the most high-profile Syrian refugees in America. At 26, she has already played…
What You Don’t Know About the Cost of Grandma’s Prescription
Trump wants to drive down the costs of prescription drugs in the United States, which are much higher…
How Trump’s Executive Order Has Fostered a Culture of Fear
The Trump administration’s travel ban is estimated to directly affect about 90,000 people who have valid visas to…