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Fantastic Fest 2026: Horror Round Up Part Deux!

Let’s Talk About Death I had not planned on writing a second look at the horror films I watched at Fantastic Fest. Then I watched...

Fantastic Fest 2026: The Director Of THE SQUIRREL Talks About His Sweet Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars is back with more coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 and an interview with Markus Lehmusruusu, director of The Squirrel. The Squirrel, a...

Fantastic Fest 2026 Coverage: Two Days Full Of Horror!

Introduction I love Fantastic Fest! It is my favorite eight days of the year. Every year, I walk into the festival carrying this massive amount...

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...

EVIL DEAD II: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

    Introduction Hero. Warrior. Champion. Slayer of Deadites. Loverboy. Fool. Moron. These are but a few of the adjectives used to describe the iconic character of...

ARMAGEDDON TIME Review: “What was I saying?”

Introduction The IMDb synopsis of Armageddon Time states “A deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American...