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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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Francoise Dorléac and Catherine Deneuve

June 26, 1967 Francoise Dorléac was on top of the world in the summer of 1967 and June 26th should have been no exception. Just...

Elvis Presley’s California Homes

Introduction The house that Elvis Presley is most closely associated with is, of course, Graceland. However, The King spent a considerable amount of time in...

FINCH: Review Of The Tom Hanks AppleTV+ Drama

Proving Tom Hanks can still carry a film on his shoulders, Miguel Sapochnik's Finch is an enjoyable and sentimental journey that shows the love...

IDA RED: Director John Swab Discusses His New Crime Thriller

Cinema Scholars' Rebecca Elliott chats with director John Swab about his latest indie crime thriller Ida Red, which opens in Theaters, On Digital and On...

The Matrix Franchise – Past, Present and Future

Introduction The Matrix Reloaded, released in 2003, was a global box-office success. The sequel film earned almost $740 million worldwide. However, its subplots were often...