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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...

HELLBENDER (2022) Review: New Horror Movie Offers Thrills and Chills

Under the Wonder Wheel Productions moniker, one family continuously redefines the idea of a home movie. Toby Poser, John Adams, and their daughters Zelda...

OSCAR PETERSON: BLACK+WHITE – A Review Of The New Hulu Documentary

Introduction A native of Montreal and long-time resident of New Orleans, the late Oscar Peterson remains one of the greatest jazz pianists the world has...

BIG GOLD BRICK: An Interview With Writer/Director Brian Petsos

Cinema Scholars interviews writer/director Brian Petsos about his new comedy/fantasy Big Gold Brick, starring Emory Cohen, Andy Garcia, and Oscar Issac. Samuel Goldwyn Films...

FAMILY SQUARES Review: Comedy and Drama Unravel Over Zoom

Introduction The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced filmmakers to adjust styles. Director Stephanie Laing uses the lockdown as a backdrop for her (mostly) Zoom setting...

FRESH Review: Hulu Film Reveals The “Horrors” Of Modern Dating

Messed up and memorable, Mimi Cave's FRESH combines the horrors of modern dating with actual horrors, featuring a pair of memorable performances from Sebastian...