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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...

A TASTE OF HUNGER: A Review Of Christoffer Boe’s Culinary Drama

Cinema Scholars reviews Christoffer Boe's culinary drama A Taste Of Hunger, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Katrine Greis-Rosenthal. Magnolia Pictures will release A Taste Of Hunger...

The 2022 Sundance Film Festival: Continuing Coverage

Cinema Scholars presents a brief review and synopsis of eight more of the films currently showing at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. If you...

SUNDOWN: A Review Of The Mysterious Tim Roth Drama

Cinema Scholars reviews Sundown, Michel Franco's mysterious drama starring Tim Roth and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Bleecker Street will release Sundown in select theaters starting January 28th, 2022. Introduction When...

The 2022 Sundance Film Festival: Final Coverage

Cinema Scholars presents a brief review and synopsis of the final slate of films currently showing at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. If you...

LAST LOOKS – A Review of Charlie Hunnam’s New Comedy-Noir

Introduction Cinema Scholars reviews the new film Last Looks, starring Charlie Hunnam, Morena Baccarin, Rupert Friend, and Mel Gibson. Directed by Tim Kirkby, the film...