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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM Review: A Joyous Look At Self-History

Introduction William and David Greaves' Once Upon a Time in Harlem is more than just a document of a once-in-a-lifetime party. Not only is it...

WHALEFALL Review: Inner Space

Introduction Whalefall is probably the best movie one can make about a human being trying to survive being swallowed by a whale. That's not a...

FOLLOWING HARRY: Director Susanne Rostock On Harry Belafonte, Activism, And The Power Of Legacy

Introduction Harry Belafonte is almost impossible to introduce without mentioning Day-O. The legendary performer became a global superstar through music, film, and television, but his...

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...

THE OFFER: A Review Of The New GODFATHER Documentary

Introduction The Godfather was released 50 years ago in 1972. Since its release, it has gone down as one of the most celebrated films of...

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Review: The Perfect Movie For Your Grandparents

Introduction I loved watching films with my grandfather. We called him Peepaw. It was always something he wanted to do. The problem with Peepaw was...