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Fantastic Fest Review: GHOST IN THE CELL Is Violently Gross And Hilariously Effective

Introduction Once you get a sense of what Joko Anwar's Ghost in the Cell is about, it's easy to get on board. It may start as a supernatural...

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...

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Review: Joel Coen Masters Shakespeare

For almost 400 years, William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth has been captivating audiences on stage and on film.  The work has endured in...

Carole Lombard: The Death of An American Patriot

Introduction Carole Lombard was a Hollywood legend that would be forever remembered even if she hadn’t died tragically in a plane crash scant weeks after...

THE GODFATHER: A 50th Anniversary Celebration – Part One

Introduction Director Francis Ford Coppola recently revealed that The Godfather will be celebrating its 50th anniversary by coming back to theaters in 2022. The theatrical...

THE TIGER RISING: A Review of Giarratana’s New Film

Introduction Ray Giarratana’s second directorial project, The Tiger Rising is a story about two young children learning to overcome the emotional barriers of past trauma....

The 2022 Sundance Film Festival: Opening Coverage

The 2022 Sundance Film Festival is well underway. This year, despite the festival taking place in a completely virtual environment, there are a number...