Why Did Sean Baker Shoot “Tangerine” on the iPhone 5S?
ScreenPrism interviews director Sean Baker about his decision to shoot "Tangerine" on the iPhone 5S. How does he think the evolution of affordable filming technology is changing the film…
Did the “Fear The Walking Dead” Season 1 Finale Kick the Series Onto the Level of “The Walking Dead”?
The slow-burning first season of "Fear The Walking Dead" ended with an episode that felt more like its parent series, "The Walking Dead."
In “Narcos,” What Is the Significance of the Opening Theme Song?
Television theme songs tell us about the emotional intention and message of a show. The "Narcos" opening theme song, "Tuyo" by Rodrigo Amarante, presents a human, complex…
Why Wasn’t “The King of Comedy” as Strongly Received on Its Release as It Is Now?
Misunderstood on its release, "The King of Comedy" admirably endured the test of time and is perhaps more relevant today than ever before.
How Did “The Leftovers” Season Two Premiere Immediately Reimagine the Series?
Season Two of "The Leftovers" takes a very different approach to its storytelling, which could make for wider audience appeal.
What Is the “Séances” Internet Project by “The Forbidden Room” Director Guy Maddin?
As Guy Maddin describes it, "Séances" will be an internet experience for visitors to hold a séance with recreated footage of lost films. Similar in construction to "The Forbidden…
In the First Season of “The Leftovers,” What Is the Significance of the Deer?
The deer can be interpreted as chief of police Kevin Garvey's spirit animal. It reflects his feeling of being trapped, as well as the potential grace of character that he is squandering with…
Does “The Martian” Accurately Represent All of Its Prominent Scientific Elements?
"The Martian" cast and crew view scientific authenticity as a key measure for cohesion in Weir's story.
How Does “The Martian” Distinguish Itself From Recent Popular Space Dramas?
"The Martian" isn't some grand, sweeping space epic. It's a guy trying to survive a situation that seems grand and impossible to a regular person, but is rooted in fully…
How Does “Belle DE Jour” Blend the Real and the Imagined Through Cinematography?
Surrealist director Luis Buñuel uses cinematography to establish an equality between the subconscious surreal and conscious daily life of Sévérine, a principal character who experiences the…
How Does “Our Last Tango” Highlight the Divide Between Emotional and Artistic Love?
Nieves' and Copes' dancing, which was originally fueled by love and romance, became fueled by hate. They stopped looking at each other when they moved. But they continued to dance,…
How Does “Catastrophe” Subvert the Romantic Comedy Tropes?
Amazon's "Catastrophe" succeeds as a romantic comedy in spite of the fact that it is a romantic comedy. The import from Channel 4 in the UK takes advantage of every opportunity to…