Articles

A Review Of Olivia Wilde’s New Romantic Dramedy THE INVITE

Cinema Scholars reviews the new film The Invite. Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. A24 is releasing...

MARSHALS Actor Darren Darnborough on Cannes, Vertical Storytelling and Building Communities in Hollywood

Introduction Some actors build careers. Then there are actors who build ecosystems. Spend five minutes talking to Darren Darnborough, and it quickly becomes apparent that...

LEVITICUS: A Review Of The New Supernatural Horror Film From Down Under!

Introduction Wrong day, wrong time—I am not entirely sure—but I had a difficult time connecting with Leviticus. I had seen the trailer beforehand, and it...

LOST: A Reopening Of The Eye – Part II

Introduction Last week, Cinema Scholars explored the unique and unusual way that the 2004 ABC primetime drama LOST came to be. From network executive Lloyd Braun's vision...

PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND – A Review Of Nic Cage’s Latest Action Film

Returning to the unhinged film persona he has grown into for the last decade, Nicolas Cage stars in Prisoners of the Ghostland. Directed by...

Bob Hope and The Cleveland Indians: A Love Story

Although Bob Hope was born in London, England, and lived for decades in the State of California, Hope was always a Clevelander at heart. Bob...

THX 1138 – A 50th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction Released in March 1971, George Lucas's directorial debut THX 1138 has gone on to become a dystopian science fiction classic. The film, produced by...

LADY OF THE MANOR: A Review Of The New Ghostly Comedy

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the new comedy Lady of the Manor. The film is written and directed by Justin Long and Christian...