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...

ENCOUNTER – A Review Of The New Riz Ahmed Thriller

Introduction Riz Ahmed has emerged as a consistently dynamic and exceptional leading man. Michael Pearce's Encounter is a thriller that showcases Ahmed in a tale of...

DRIVE MY CAR – A Review Of Hamaguchi’s Elegant Epic

Introduction Written and directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi from a Haruki Murakami story, Drive My Car is an elegant epic. Not in the sense of an...

SWAN SONG Review: Sci-Fi Gets Sad With Mahershala Ali

Introduction Delicate and sentimental, Benjamin Cleary's Swan Song gives two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali a showcase performance in this adult drama.  Featuring strong supporting performances...

THE TENDER BAR – A Review Of George Clooney’s Latest Film

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the coming-of-age memoir adaptation, The Tender Bar. Directed by George Clooney, the film stars Ben Affleck, Lily Rabe,...

AMERICAN UNDERDOG – A Review Of The Inspirational Sports Drama

Cinema Scholars reviews the new inspirational sports drama American Underdog, starring Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, and Dennis Quaid. Lionsgate will release American Underdog in...