Is “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” a True Story?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) is a war-comedy starring Tina Fey as Kim Baker, an American broadcast journalist who decides to take an assignment in war-torn Afghanistan in an attempt to escape her…
According to “Hello, My Name is Doris,” What do Hipsters and Your Grandma Have in Common?
"Hello, My Name is Doris" suggests that the "fresh vintage" style of hipster youths is notably similar to the aesthetic tastes of women over 60.
Ask the Director: Michael Showalter Talks “Hello, My Name is Doris” and Sally Field
ScreenPrism talked to comedy giant Michael Showalter about "Hello, My Name is Doris." We asked Showalter about hipster fashion sense, working with Sally Field, and what his movie has to…
Why Does “Better Call Saul” Work as a “Breaking Bad” Prequel, Even if We Know What Happens?
"Better Call Saul" plays with the psychology of us knowing the ending to Saul's story. It fulfills a need for audiences to understand the "how" in Jimmy McGill's…
What Does Standard Hollywood Action Movie “London Has Fallen” Say About Our Current Global Climate?
"London Has Fallen" shows the US moviegoer's need to see our vague enemies taken down and brought to justice by a masculine American hero.
In “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” What’s the Philosophy Behind Setting Comedy in a War Zone?
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" uses dark comedy to expose the simultaneous grimness and hilarity that exist in war.
In “Making a Murderer,” How is Netflix Redefining True Crime Television?
"Making a Murderer" is a Netflix Original hit docuseries popularizing the true crime genre. This article explores the origins of true crime televsion to examine why "Making a…
In “Where to Invade Next,” Why Does Michael Moore Call Himself a “Crazy Optimist”?
Michael Moore’s "Where to Invade Next" features the filmmaker announcing a rebranding. "I've turned into this kind of crazy optimist,” he says.
Screenosophy: Are MPAA Ratings Objective?
Rating whether a film is "appropriate" for a given audience is an inherently subjective undertaking.
What “Breaking Bad” Easter Eggs Can We Find in “Better Call Saul”?
"Better Call Saul" is full of big and small references to "Breaking Bad," many of which are extremely easy to miss.
Why is “Grease: Live” a Big Deal?
Through its diverse cast and breaking the fourth wall, "Grease: Live" inspires a reflection on the power of representation and the importance of progress in revisiting a cultural classic.
In “Deadpool,” How Many Easter Eggs and Movie References Can We Find?
What are some of the references to look out for in Deadpool?