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Art House New York: An Interview With Allason Leitz, Co-Founder Of The “People’s Film Festival”

Introduction There’s a familiar story doing the rounds: cinemas are dying, audiences have moved on, and the magic of the big screen is fading into...

MAGNUM, P.I. (1980-1988) – How Tom Selleck Transformed Television

Introduction The rebooted Magnum P.I. (2018-2023), starring Jay Hernandez, was a good and fun series. Hernadez was a charismatic and engaging lead. Further, Perdita Weeks...

Review: MOTHER MARY Is A Stylized Rock Opera Thriller With Horror Sensibilities

Cinema Scholars reviews David Lowery's new music thriller Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The film co-stars FKA Twigs, Kaia Gerber, and...

MICKEY: THE STORY OF A MOUSE – A Review of the new Disney+ Documentary

Introduction Mickey: The Story of A Mouse is a documentary that covers the entire existence of the Mickey Mouse character from its inception through today....

BONES AND ALL Review: Taylor Russell Shines In The Romantic But Detached Film

Introduction Luca Guadagnino's Bones and All is a high-concept film that combines the horrors of cannibalism with the tenderness of a coming-of-age love story. An...

MY POLICEMAN: A Review Of The Michael Grandage Drama

Cinema Scholars reviews Michael Grandage's new drama, My Policeman. The film stars Emma Corrin, David Dawson, and Harry Styles. My Policeman is in theaters...

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT: A Review Of The Unflinching And Unforgettable WWI Film

Introduction Brutal and unforgettable, Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front updates the classic novel and Oscar-winning film to the highest of technical standards....

Scholars’ Spotlight: Hal Roach

Pre-Hollywood Years Harry Eugene Roach was born in Elmira, New York on January 14, 1892. Roach was a curious and adventurous child. One of his...