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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...

An Interview With RED STONE Writer/Director Derek Presley

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the new indie crime thriller Red Stone, and sits down with director Derek Presley to talk cinematic inspirations,...

THE BEATLES: GET BACK – A Review of Peter Jackson’s Epic Documentary

Introduction January 1969 was a rough period for the world's four most famous musicians. Brian Epstein, manager and fixer for The Beatles, had died of...

THE SPINE OF NIGHT: A Review Of The New Animated Fantasy Epic

Cinema Scholars reviews the new animated fantasy The Spine Of Night, which opens in theaters, on demand and digital October 29, 2021. Introduction When telling an epic...

SILENT NIGHT Review : Christmas Comedy Gets Dark

Featuring a wonderful ensemble and the darkest of pitch-black comedy, Camille Griffin's Silent Night will satisfy the Christmas scrooges and turn off those looking...

The Making of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925)

Introduction Universal Studios has been synonymous with high-quality horror movies for almost its entire existence. Although 1923's The Hunchback of Notre Dame could be considered...