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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...

SXSW Film & TV: Three Rom-Coms, Three Very Different Results

Cinema Scholars offers the final installment of our coverage from the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2026, taking a look at three very different...

CLEOPATRA (1963): A Retrospective Review

Introduction Cleopatra was a film that was plagued with production problems, which ranged from firing the director for incompetence to an incomplete script - among...

THE OFFER: A Review Of The New GODFATHER Documentary

Introduction The Godfather was released 50 years ago in 1972. Since its release, it has gone down as one of the most celebrated films of...

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Review: The Perfect Movie For Your Grandparents

Introduction I loved watching films with my grandfather. We called him Peepaw. It was always something he wanted to do. The problem with Peepaw was...

MONSTROUS: A Review Of Christina Ricci’s Latest Film

Introduction Christina Ricci, who is buzzing after her fantastic starring role in the popular Showtime series Yellowjackets, stars in the new psychological-horror film, Monstrous. Directed...

TORN HEARTS Director Brea Grant Talks About Her Latest Horror/Suspense Film

Cinema Scholars interviews Brea Grant, director of Blumhouse Television and EPIX's latest horror/suspense film Torn Hearts. The film stars Abby Quinn, Alexxis Lemire, and...