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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...

George Pal and the End of the World

Introduction With the release of Don't Look Up in 2021, it's worth noting that movies dealing with apocalyptic themes are nothing new. Since 1950 there...

I’LL BE RIGHT THERE: A Review Of The Edie Falco Dramedy

Cinema Scholars reviews the family drama I'll Be Right There, starring Edie Falco. The film also stars Bradley Whitford, Jeannie Berlin, Charlie Tahan, and...

1994 Part Eight: Who Was Top Of The Box Office At Summer’s End?

Introduction Alongside art, comedy, and music, cinema is one of the most subjective forms of media. However, since you have joined us here on this...

BLINK TWICE Review: An Okay First Try For A Freshman

Introduction Zoe Kravitz makes her directing debut with Blink Twice. You know who Zoe Kravitz is, right? She played that one girl in the Divergent...

STUDIO ONE FOREVER: Director Marc Saltarelli And Bruce Vilanch Discuss Their New Documentary!

Cinema Scholars interviews director Marc Saltarelli and Bruce Vilanch ahead of the Austin Film Festival screening Studio One Forever. The documentary screens at the...