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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...

OBI-WAN KENOBI: Season One Review

Disney's highly anticipated, and latest Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi is a mixed bag. It gets some things very right and other things horribly wrong....

Tribeca 2022: Our Concluding Festival Coverage!

Introduction Cinema Scholars continues its coverage of the 2022 Tribeca Festival. We are pleased to bring you reviews and a brief synopsis of five more...

Cinema Scholars First Anniversary – A Look Back

The first year of Cinema Scholars is officially in the books. In this anniversary piece, our team looks back on the experience including their...

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN – 40th Year Retrospective

Introduction Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan was released on June 4th, 1982. Despite the lukewarm reception to 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture,...

MR. MALCOLM’S LIST: A Review Of The New Regency Era Romance

Cinema Scholars reviews the new Regency Era romance Mr. Malcolm's List. Directed by Emma Holly Jones, the film stars Freida Pinto, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Zawe...