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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...

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part II

Introduction If Part I of our series was the story of an ascent, then Part II is the story of orbit. Join us as we...

SQUEALER: An Interview With Andy Armstrong and Danielle Burgio

Introduction Tyrese Gibson (The Fast and the Furious franchise) and Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy) star in Squealer, a terrifying thriller inspired by real events....

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: An Appreciation

Introduction It's hard to believe that Night of the Living Dead (1968) was made over fifty years ago. Zombie films have become so prevalent in...

RUNNING ON EMPTY: Director Daniel André Talks About His New Offbeat Comedy

Introduction In Running on Empty, Keir Gilchrist, Lucy Hale, Francesca Eastwood, and comic legend Jim Gaffigan star in a brilliantly quirky romantic comedy about celebrating...

ALIEN: ROMULUS Review – You Just Had To Make It Weird (Or Alien Re-Resurrection)

Introduction How did you feel about Alien: Resurrection (1997)? Did you like it, hate it, or accept it as good enough to scratch your Alien...

Director JT Mollner and Songwriter Z Berg Talk STRANGE DARLING

Cinema Scholars interviews JT Mollner, director of the edgy thriller Strange Darling, along with songwriter Z Berg. The film stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner,...