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THE LEGEND OF OCHI Review: Bringing The Kid Out In All Of Us

Introduction Humans have a history of trying to eradicate perceived pests. Bacteria, insects, wolves, other humans who have been living there for centuries. In The...

DICK TRACY (1990): A 35th Anniversary Celebration!

Introduction Released in 1990, Dick Tracy, from Walt Disney Pictures (yes it was!) was more than just another comic book adaptation. It was a vibrant...

HEAT (1995): A Cinema Scholars Oral History

Introduction Heat was released on December 15, 1995. As director Michael Mann's fifth feature film, it carried quite a sizable amount of heat with it,...

“I’ll Ask Around” – A Tenth Anniversary Review Of IDA

Introduction In the bottom left corner of the screen, three nuns try to erect a statue of Jesus as snow falls, with the convent standing...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Busby Berkeley – A Tortured Genius

Introduction During the 1930s and 1940s, Busby Berkeley was a household name. When it came to musicals and elaborate dance numbers, his films were often...

THE IRON CLAW: A Review Of The Von Erich Brothers Biopic

Cinema Scholars reviews The Iron Claw, a new biopic about legendary pro wrestlers, the Von Erich brothers. The film is written and directed by...

Holiday Noirs for Christmas: 5 Movies to Watch

Introduction While #Noirvember may be long past, there's no reason to give up on film noir. Cinema Scholars presents for your enjoyment five Holiday noirs...

MERRY LITTLE BATMAN: The Making Of The New Animated Superhero Film!

Synopsis In Merry Little Batman, rambunctious eight-year-old Damian Wayne (charmingly voiced by Yonas Kibreab) has one wish this Christmas. He wants to be a superhero...
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