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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...

The Women of Hammer Films – Part 4

In the fourth installment of The Women Of Hammer Films (Click Here for Part One), we explore the lives and careers of three more...

Guillermo del Toro And The State Of Spanish Cinema

Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro arguably went ‘mainstream’ with the well-received Hellboy (2004) and its sequel, Hellboy: The Golden Army (2008). While the sequel...

The Los Angeles Homes of The Doors

The Doors are arguably the most iconic Los Angeles-based band of all time. In this article, we’ll go over the places they lived over...

SAMARITAN: A Review Of The New Stallone ‘Old Superhero’ Release

Cinema Scholars reviews the latest Sylvester Stallone action/fantasy Samaritan, now streaming on Prime. Introduction The dominance of the superhero genre in modern cinema shows little sign...

HOUSE OF DARKNESS: A Review Of Neil LaBute’s New Horror/Thriller

Cinema Scholars reviews Neil LaBute's new horror/thriller House Of Darkness. The film stars Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Gia Crovatin, and Lucy Walters. Saban Films...