Articles

A Review Of Olivia Wilde’s New Romantic Dramedy THE INVITE

Cinema Scholars reviews the new film The Invite. Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. A24 is releasing...

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...

THE EMIGRANTS (1972): A Retrospective Review

Introduction The term "epic" gets thrown around a lot when referencing Jan Troell's The Emigrants (1972). Despite a globe-spanning adventure featuring dozens of people, the...

The Making of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO

Background By the mid-1970s, Hasbro's 12-inch G.I Joe toy line had fallen out of favor with the public opinion regarding the Vietnam War and it...

Writer/Director Michael McGowan Discusses ALL MY PUNY SORROWS

Cinema Scholars interviews Michael McGowan, writer/director of the new drama All My Puny Sorrows starring Alison Pill, Sarah Gadon, and Mare Winningham. Momentum Pictures...

STU’S SHOW: A Golden Age Documentary Review

Introduction Stu’s Show is a heart-warming documentary centered around Stuart Shostak, a lifelong Lucille Ball fan, who also managed to become her personal archivist for...

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...