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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...

BODIES BODIES BODIES: A Review Of The Gen Z Murder Mystery

Introduction In this latest entry in the A24 canon, a weekend of wild partying gives way to a night of hijinks and murder. Cinema Scholars...

LIGHT & MAGIC: A Review of the ILM Documentary

Recently Light & Magic, a six-part documentary on the legendary special effects company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) premiered on the Disney+ streaming service....

THE IMMACULATE ROOM: A Review Of The New Psychological Thriller

Introduction In a seemingly perfect tale for a COVID generation, writer-director Mukunda Michael Dewil's The Immaculate Room, crafts the ultimate isolation "what if" scenario. Starring...

MANEATER: An Interview With Lead Actress Nicky Whelan

Cinema Scholars interviews Nicky Whelan, star of the new shark attack thriller, Maneater. Written and directed by Justin Lee, the film also stars Shane...

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...