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RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

SXSW 2024: Hits And Misses From This Year’s Film And TV Festival

Cinema Scholars highlights some of the hits and misses from SXSW 2024 Film and TV Festival. The annual event takes place in Austin, TX...

SXSW 2024: Highlights At The Upcoming Festival

Cinema Scholars dives into a preview of SXSW 2024. The Film and TV festival runs from Friday, March 8th through Saturday, March 16th in...

HUNTING DAZE: A Review Of The SXSW Midnighter!

Introduction Profound social commentary in film is a tricky thing to pull off without falling into the trap of virtue signaling. Virtue signaling occasionally works...

THE OCTOPUS MURDERS: An Interview With Director Zachary Treitz

Synopsis When journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub, police ruled it a suicide. But his family and colleagues believe he may...

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE – Kubrick’s Dystopian Masterpiece

Introduction In December 1971, iconic director Stanley Kubrick's dystopian masterpiece had its worldwide premiere in New York City. We at Cinema Scholars thought this was...
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