Do plot holes matter?
Directors like Howard Hawks and Alfred Hitchcock believed plot holes don't matter as long as an emotional bond with the viewer is maintained. That's what makes a film good, not the logic…
Ask the Director: In “Embrace of the Serpent,” what is the meaning of the Chullachaqui?
ScreenPrism interviewed director Ciro Guerra about the meaning of the Chullachaqui figure in "Embrace of the Serpent."
Ask the Director: In “Embrace of the Serpent,” how did you express a native Amazonian perspective?
ScreenPrism interviewed Colombian director Ciro Guerra about how his Oscar-nominated "Embrace of the Serpent" expresses the point of view of the indigenous Amazonian tribes.
In “Futurama,” what are some hidden math and science references?
"Futurama" is full of mathematics-related jokes that are easy to miss and even easier to misunderstand.
How was the Klingon language developed?
The creation of Klingon was commissioned for Star Trek III and established by linguist Marc Okrand. Since then, it has been expanded into a fully-formed language complete with its own alphabet.
How many popular musicians had roles on “Highlander: The Series”?
A number of well-known 1980s and 1990s musicians and pop stars appeared on "Highlander" as single-episode or recurring characters.
Where does the title of “What Happened, Miss Simone?” come from? What could it mean?
The documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” (2015), a title inspired by the words of Maya Angelou, provides a poignant reflection of Simone’s career. The film opens with the following…
Ask the Actor, Luke Kirby: How did you and Katie Holmes prepare to star in “Touched With Fire”?
ScreenPrism talked to Luke Kirby about how he and Katie Holmes prepared to give realistic yet relatable performances in the love story about two bipolar poets.
How do “Fresh off the Boat” and “Everybody Hates Chris” discuss diversity?
Despite their differing approaches, much of the drive and focus of the shows "Fresh off the Boat" and "Everybody Hates Chris" is directed about conversations about race.
Ask the Director: In “Touched With Fire,” how did you visualize the bipolar experience on camera?
Dalio wants his audience to "see through bipolar eyes" in "Touched with Fire." He used a range camera techniques to recreate the visuals and mood of manic and depressive states.
Why Do Able-Bodied Actors So Often Win Oscars for Portraying Disabled Characters?
Although Hollywood offers limited opportunities to actors with disabilities, able-bodied actors are often awarded for portraying disability.
Did OJ Simpson really threaten suicide in Kim Kardashian’s bedroom as seen on “American Crime Story”?
An interview with Robert Shapiro reveals that O.J. really did threaten suicide in his daughter's bedroom.