Amelie Zilber and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan join us to discuss Slanted, the bold satirical sci-fi body horror film exploring identity, beauty standards, and belonging.
In Slanted, Joan Huang dreams of becoming prom queen and idolizes the popular girls whose portraits line her high school halls. When she discovers a mysterious cosmetic surgery clinic that promises to make people of color appear white, she undergoes the transformation — but the cost may be far greater than she imagined.
In this interview we discuss:
• How comedy in Slanted sharpens the film’s social critique
• Moments where the satire started to feel very real during filming
• Representation and visibility in Hollywood
• What their characters say about identity and belonging in America
• A message for viewers navigating beauty standards and self-identity
Bleecker Street and Tideline Entertainment release Slanted in theaters nationwide March 13, 2026.
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