How does “Zootopia” talk about affirmative action?
"Zootopia" puts forward a socially pertinent discussion about affirmative action through Judy’s drive to prove herself a worthy officer and dispel prejudices against bunnies.
Does “Deadpool” signal the beginning of the end for the superhero genre?
The rise of satire and parody in a genre tend to mark a certain saturation, over-familiarity and weariness. The popularity of "Deadpool" is proof that tides are turning, and the superhero…
Talk with the Filmmaker: “Closet Monster” Director Stephen Dunn
"Closet Monster" is a magical realist coming-to-terms-with-sexuality film. ScreenPrism spoke to director/writer/producer Stephen Dunn before its premiere in "See the North."
A UN Panel Report: Can “Sold” help put an end to sex trafficking?
The UN panel centered on new film "Sold," powerful tale of a young girl who is trafficked over the Nepal-India border and forced to work in a brothel. The film is a shocking window into…
The Beginner’s Guide to “Star Trek”
A beginner's guide to getting into "Star Trek" as an uninitiated viewer of the television series or films.
What is the Goal of “American Crime Story” Telling the OJ Simpson Story?
"American Crime Story" uses one of the most famous homicide trials in American history to examine the social and cultural issues that still exist in society today.
The One To Watch For Pre-Superman Henry Cavill: “The Tudors” S1E4 - “His Majesty, the King”
Before he donned the "Man of Steel" cape for "Batman v Superman," Henry Cavill was the charismatic and intriguing Charles Brandon, childhood friend to Jonathan Rhys Meyer’s…
The Beginner’s Guide to “Star Trek: The Next Generation”
A guide to some of the best episodes from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" which beginners to the franchise should love.
The 7 Best Jokes & Banter from HBO’s “Silicon Valley” SXSW 2016 Panel
The cast and showrunners of HBO's "Silicon Valley" gathered in a SXSW 2016 panel to trade jokes about the tech industry. Here's the best banter from the event.
How Accurate is HBO’s “Silicon Valley”? Is the Tech World Really That Absurd?
According to the showrunners and stars of HBO’s "Silicon Valley," the tech world is at least as crazy as the events depicted on the show – if not crazier. At a SXSW 2016 panel, they…
Ask the Director: Joe Berlinger on Netflix’s “Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru”
ScreenPrism spoke with Berlinger about the first time he went to Tony Robbins' seminar, overcoming skepticism, and why he took a break from investigating social ills to make this movie.
Ask the Director, Joe Berlinger: What Inspired You to Make “Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru”?
Documentarian Joe Berlinger first attended a Tony Robbins seminar with "extreme skepticism." Then he chased the life coach for two years to convince him to make Netflix's "Tony…