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RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

WHAT YOU WISH FOR: Writer/Director Nicholas Tomnay Chats About His Macabre Thriller

Cinema Scholars interviews writer/director Nicholas Tomnay about his new movie What You Wish For. The macabre thriller celebrates its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest...

REBEL: An Interview With Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah

Introduction The daring new film Rebel was written and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (directors of Bad Boys for Life and the...

DUMB MONEY (2023) Review: Cha-ching!

Introduction People love to fantasize about striking it rich in various ways. Winning the lottery. Nailing the parlay at the track. Becoming a YouTube star....

SHAKY SHIVERS: An Interview With Stars VyVy Nguyen and Brooke Markham

Introduction New horror comedy Shaky Shivers, directed by Fast and Furious franchise star Sung Kang in his directorial debut; is a campy homage to 80’s...

Fantastic Fest 2023: Looking Ahead To The Largest Genre Festival In The U.S.

Cinema Scholars looks ahead to Fantastic Fest, the largest genre film festival in the U.S. The festival runs from Thursday, September 21 to Thursday,...
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