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MARSHALS Actor Darren Darnborough on Cannes, Vertical Storytelling and Building Communities in Hollywood

Introduction Some actors build careers. Then there are actors who build ecosystems. Spend five minutes talking to Darren Darnborough, and it quickly becomes apparent that...

LEVITICUS: A Review Of The New Supernatural Horror Film From Down Under!

Introduction Wrong day, wrong time—I am not entirely sure—but I had a difficult time connecting with Leviticus. I had seen the trailer beforehand, and it...

LET’S LOVE Takes a Stellar Cast on a Forgettable Journey

Introduction Filmmaker Jamie Adams (She is Love, Pose) is back with his newest ensemble rom-com, Let's Love. The film is an improvisational exploration of the...

Fantastic Fest 2022: A Few Of This Year’s Must-See Films

Cinema Scholars takes a look back at some of the must-see films from Fantastic Fest 2022.  THE MENU If Fantastic Fest is the genre film bellwether...

COBRA KAI: An In-Depth Analysis

Introduction The best sporting movies are about more than the contest itself. Take Rocky (1976) – a million-to-one shot gets a chance to fight for...

The Making of DRACULA (1931)

Introduction Most people are aware of the 1931 Universal Studios classic film Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. However, there is considerably less knowledge of a second...

Fantastic Fest 2022: Cinema Scholars’ Most Anticipated Films

Cinema Scholars takes a look at some of the most anticipated films coming up at Fantastic Fest 2022. The festival kicks off on Thursday,...

LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE: A Review Of The Live-Action/Animated Comedy

Introduction Lyle, Lyle Crocodile is the second in a series of books featuring Lyle, a friendly crocodile living in New York City. Curiously, the Wikipedia...