Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.

What's most galvanizing for me is the opportunity to be topical and relevant and entertaining. That's the holy grail.

My criteria for doing a television series never changed. I wanted more stability, I wanted more of a sense of family, I wanted to do light comedy.

On the other hand, I believe there's hope, because the breakdown and the repair are happening simultaneously.

Character and emotionality don't always have to be relegated to quieter, more simple constructs.

My movement from painting to film was a very conscious one.

There's really no difference between what I do and what a male filmmaker might do. I mean we all try to make our days, we all try to give the best performances we can, we try to make our budget, we try to make the best movie we possibly can.