Does Cinderella Have More Agency in Her Story in the 2015 Remake than in the 1950 Cartoon?
The 2015 remake of "Cinderella" attempted to create a stronger character that takes a more active role in her own story than the original 1950 animated film.
How Did “White Christmas” Showcase the Costuming Talents of Edith Head?
Costume designer Edith Head provided the wardrobe for "White Christmas" and rendered the costuming one of the film's most memorable qualities.
How Did Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” Song Become Such a Huge Hit?
"White Christmas" was the best-selling song in America for 50 years, and lives on as a holiday favorite.
Can “Die Hard” Be Considered a Christmas Movie?
"Die Hard" obviously wasn't created to be a holiday film, but its appreciation as one is understandable. It all depends on how each individual person perceives the story.
At the End of “Inside Out,” Why Did Joy Give Sadness the Core Emotions?
Near the end of "Inside Out," Joy comes to the conclusion that Riley will be better off knowing the emotional polarities of life and allows Sadness to give her influence on Riley's…
How Did “Brooklyn” Director John Crowley Guide Saoirse Ronan’s Performance?
Director John Crowley describes how he and Saoirse created her critically-acclaimed performance in "Brooklyn."
How Does Hitchcock’s Camera Techniques and Use of Space in “The Birds” Build the Film’s Atmosphere?
Hitchcock proves in each of his films that he is a master of control in framing and angles to achieve the emotional effects he wants at any given moment, and "The Birds" is a chief…
How is “Mustang” Influenced by Fairy Tales?
In "Mustang", director Deniz Gamze Erguven borrows from classic fairy tales to tell a story of female maturation.
What is the Story Behind the Musician who Inspired the Title of “Beasts of No Nation”?
"Beats of No Nation" bears the same title as Fela Kuti's 1989 album. Did Kuti's life and legacy inspire author Uzodinma Iweala when he wrote the source novel on which the recent…
How Does Bill Murray Honor and Subvert Bygone Christmas Specials with “A Very Murray Christmas”?
"A Very Murray Christmas" is like the Christmas specials that television viewers loved decades ago... except with Bill Murray.
Ask the Expert: Former Assistant DA Yifat Schnur Talks About “How to Get Away with Murder.”
ScreenPrism sits down with former District Attorney Yifat Schnur, where we put "How to Get Away with Murder" (2014) on trial for how accurately it portrays criminal defense practice.
What is the Freudian Interpretation of “The Birds”?
In the Freudian interpretation of the film, "The Birds" refers not to the countless flying beasts terrorizing the town, but to the female characters in Mitch’s life.