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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...

MONSTROUS: A Review Of Christina Ricci’s Latest Film

Introduction Christina Ricci, who is buzzing after her fantastic starring role in the popular Showtime series Yellowjackets, stars in the new psychological-horror film, Monstrous. Directed...

TORN HEARTS Director Brea Grant Talks About Her Latest Horror/Suspense Film

Cinema Scholars interviews Brea Grant, director of Blumhouse Television and EPIX's latest horror/suspense film Torn Hearts. The film stars Abby Quinn, Alexxis Lemire, and...

Writer/Director Dan Mirvish Discusses His New Film 18 1/2

Introduction Dan Mirvish wears many hats. In addition to being a first-class writer and director, he is a co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival, worked...

THE BATMAN (2022) Review (Spoilers)

Introduction Roger Ebert once said, "Never make a movie about a character you can't stand." The movie he was referring to was The Cat in the...

GREASE vs GREASE 2: A Critical Analysis and Review

Introduction  When Grease came out in 1978, the Randal Kleiser-directed film was such a hit that the studio planned to make three sequels. However, the...