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RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

FIREBRAND: Director Karim Aïnouz Talks About His New Historical Drama

Introduction In Tudor England, Katherine Parr reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII. Her consent to marry him carries...

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Legacy of Irving Thalberg

Introduction Irving Thalberg might not be a household name. But when it comes to film history, he played a major role in shaping cinema as...

WILD EYED AND WICKED: Actor Molly Kunz Talks About Her New Fantasy/Horror Film!

Introduction In Wild Eyed and Wicked, Lily Pierce is sick of being haunted. She decides to reconnect with her estranged father, a disgraced history professor,...

Ishana Shyamalan Follows In Her Father’s Footsteps With Her Debut Feature THE WATCHERS

Cinema Scholars reviews Ishana Shyamalan’s feature directorial debut The Watchers with takeaways from a Q and A with the director following a special advance...

SEVERANCE: A Review Of The Stunning Apple TV+ Show

Introduction Every year a few television shows catch on like wildfire. Recent examples are FX/Hulu's The Bear and Netflix's incredible first season of 3 Body...
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