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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...

DIRTY HARRY: 50 Years Later

Introduction December 23, 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of a seminal neo-noir Clint Eastwood classic. Directed by longtime collaborator Don Seigel, it seems to be...

DEMONIC – A Review Of Blomkamp’s Latest

Introduction For over a dozen years, South-African writer/director Neill Blomkamp has been polarizing audiences worldwide. Blomkamp's use of handheld cameras, as well as his documentary...

RARE BEASTS: A Review Of Billie Piper’s Rom-Com

Cinema Scholars is pleased to review Billie Piper’s directorial debut, Rare Beasts. A dark romantic comedy starring Billie Piper, Leo Bill, David Thewlis, and...

Oliver Thompson Talks WELCOME TO HAPPINESS – The Director’s Cut

Cinema Scholars' Rebecca Elliott sits down via zoom to chat with Oliver Thompson about the Director's Cut of his 2016 debut film Welcome To...

THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938): A Retro Review

Introduction Made for $2,000,000 ($35,000,000 adjusted for inflation), shot in Technicolor, and released in 1938, The Adventures of Robin Hood was the most expensive movie...