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Ask the Professor: Is “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” the first “buddy film”?

Although "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" isn't the first film to feature two partners, it is thought to be the first "buddy film" since it focuses on their relationship.

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Why do American adaptations of British shows often fail?

American television networks love to try remaking British television despite the fact it usually results in a quick cancellation.

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How does “The Fall” differ from a classic “whodunnit” and still maintain suspense?

Although "The Fall" lets viewers know immediately whodunnit, the crime drama uses its duplicitous villain, a deadly game of cat-and-mouse and random twists of fate to build suspense.

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Wild Film Theories: Does “The Shining” Hint That Stanley Kubrick Faked the Apollo 11 Moon Landing?

The Shining has been analyzed as Stanley Kubrick's apology and confession to the world for faking the moon landing 11 years earlier, but it's based on slim evidence and speculative…

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Ask the Director: Jeff Brown on “Sold” and the Tragedy of Sex Trafficking

ScreenPrism spoke with “Sold” director Jeff Brown on adapting the true story of Lakshmi, a young girl who journeyed from her rural home to the brothel Happiness House.

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Ask the Producer: Jane Charles on “Sold” and the Fight for Human Rights

ScreenPrism spoke with “Sold” producer Jane Charles on human rights advocacy and why she became involved with the project.

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What are the characteristics of Taika Waititi’s filmmaking style?

The New Zealander's slice of life films are primarily characterized by a veneration of nature and indigenous culture, a sense of longing for companionship, and an affection for innocence.

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How does “The BFG” compare to the previous animated adaptation?

The BFG (2016) is the latest adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books. Over the years, we have seen Dahl’s work translated into various cinematic forms from live-action CGI to…

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In “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” is Rey a Mary Sue?

A "Mary Sue" is a character who is seemingly perfect and possesses unrealistic abilities, yet female Mary Sues are more scrutinized than male ones. Critiques of Rey and other strong…

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Why is Jar Jar Binks so reviled?

Jar Jar Binks was created in an attempt to appeal to children and provide "The Phantom Menace" with comic relief, a decision that alienated Star Wars fans and clashed with the film's…

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Why hasn’t the success of “The Colbert Report” led to high ratings for Colbert’s “The Late Show”?

"The Colbert Report" was a critically-lauded and popular success during its nine seasons, but that success hasn't followed Colbert on his move to the late night circuit.

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Ask The Composer: Gary Lionelli From “O.J.: Made In America”

Gary Lionelli, the composer for "O.J.: Made In America," spoke to ScreenPrism about crafting the mood for the documentary.

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