The Beginner’s Guide to “Star Trek: The Original Series”
A guide to some of the best episodes from "Star Trek: The Original Series" which beginners to the franchise should love.
Were Movies of the 1950s as White-Washed as Later Films like “Pleasantville” Suggest?
Although later films present a sanitized vision of life in the 1950s, the films of that era tell a different story.
What are the Trademarks of a Cameron Crowe Film, and Why are They Less Successful in Recent Years?
Cameron Crowe is an auteur with identifiable patterns that make his films distinctive as well as predictable. But are his trademarks working as well as they once did?
Is “Archer” a Sexist Show?
While it may be tempting to write off "Archer" as sexist, it's not that simple. Too many of the main characters are powerful, successful females for the show to be considered sexist.
How Do Vulcans Get in the Mood for Sex if They Are Emotionless?
Vulcans originated as an extremely emotional race, and have merely learned to suppress their feelings after centuries of practice.
In “Breaking Bad,” Why Did Walter White Leave Grey Matter?
Walter White felt inferior in the upper-class presence of Gretchen and her family, and left her (and Grey Matter) out of a feeling of extreme insecurity.
Ask the Director: Keith Maitland on “Tower,” SXSW Documentary Grand Jury Winner
At SXSW 2016, where Tower took home the Grand Jury Award in the Documentary Feature category and the Louis Black "Lone Star" Award, ScreenPrism spoke to director Keith Maitland about the…
Ask the Composer: Sage Lewis on SXSW’s “Operator,” Scoring for VR and if Tech Will Tear Us Apart
ScreenPrism talked to composer Sage Lewis about his films at SXSW, writing music for virtual reality and whether tech will destroy our relationships.
What Does “Impulse Power” Mean in “Star Trek”?
In "Star Trek," the impulse drive is the method of propulsion that starships and other spacecraft use when they are travelling below the speed of light. Typically powered by deuterium…
In “The Revenant,” is Fitzgerald’s Use of Expletives Accurate for the Time Period?
Iñárritu and his production team went to extreme lengths in "The Revenant" to ensure the film's authenticity, from the dangerous wilderness to the epic bear attack. Such devotion…
Ask the Filmmakers: “Free in Deed” Star David Harewood and Writer-Director Jake Mahaffy
At SXSW 2016, ScreenPrism spoke with "Free In Deed" star David Harewood ("Homeland") and writer-director Jake Mahaffy about filming in Memphis, TN, Harewood’s turn as a…
Ask the Directors: Lisa Robinson and Annie Howell on Their SXSW Premiere “Claire in Motion”
Before the SXSW premiere of "Claire in Motion," ScreenPrism spoke to the two directors about subjective camerawork, collaboration and whether identity is forever “in motion.”