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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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: John Wayne – Part One

Introduction In a legendary career spanning more than six decades, there is no denying that John Wayne has cemented his legacy as one of the...

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: A Review Of The New Romantic Murder Mystery

Cinema Scholars reviews Columbia Pictures' new romantic murder mystery Where The Crawdads Sing. The film is directed by Olivia Newman and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones...

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH: Still Partying 40 Years Later

The Undercover High School Student Cameron Crowe was only 15 years old when Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres approached him in 1972 to write for...

Hollywood History: The Chateau Marmont

One of the most legendary places to stay in Hollywood is without a doubt The Chateau Marmont. Dating back nearly 100 years the walls...

PARADISE HIGHWAY: An Interview With Writer/Director Anna Gutto

Cinema Scholars interviews Anna Gutto, writer/director of the new crime thriller Paradise Highway. The film stars Juliette Binoche, Morgan Freeman, and Hala Finley. Lionsgate will...