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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...

THE GOOD HALF Interviews Part One: Elisabeth Shue!

Meeting Elisabeth Shue (Lily Wheeland) Elisabeth Shue, currently starring in The Good Half, is a renowned American actor, best known for her roles in numerous...

Top 50 Favorite Films: The Poll Results – Part II

Introduction As Cinema Scholars rolls along into its second year, we thought this would be a good time to reach out to you, the readers,...

18 1/2: A Review Of Dan Mirvish’s New Watergate Film

Introduction The Watergate Hotel break-in that took place in June 1972 was one of the biggest screwups in American political history. Its story, and the...

Greystone Mansion: The History Of Hollywood’s Favorite Estate

Introduction Over the decades, countless movies and television shows have been shot at the legendary Greystone Mansion. Nestled in the Beverly Hills community, this lavish...

Ray Liotta Always Delivers

Voiceover is a risky business in filmmaking. It too easily transforms into a crutch, a get-out-of-jail-free card for narrative gaps. Or, an actor loses...