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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...

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...

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...