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THE DOG STARS: Another Take On Ridley Scott’s Latest Film

Introduction By and large, the apocalypse feels a little played out as a subject. Between the zompocalypse, plagues, and war, it has been a subject...

James Bond In Space! The Making of MOONRAKER (1979)

Good Intentions When James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me was released in July of 1977, the plan was for Eon Productions, which made the...

Director Adam Wingard Returns To His Horror Roots With ONSLAUGHT

Cinema Scholars reviews Adam Wingard's new sci-fi horror film Onslaught. The film stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson. A24 is releasing...

Visual Effects Pioneer Phil Tippett Talks MAD GOD At Fantastic Fest 2021

Cinema Scholars is pleased to present an interview with Oscar and Emmy winning visual effects pioneer Phil Tippett, ahead of the U.S. premiere of...

Fantastic Fest 2021: LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Makes U.S. Premiere

Edgar Wright premiered his latest thriller Last Night In Soho at Fantastic Fest 2021. Cinema Scholar's Rebecca Elliott was in attendance and shares her...

MAYDAY: Review Of Karen Cinorre’s Debut

Original and opaque, Mayday delivers mystery and camaraderie from first-time director Karen Cinorre.  The cast transcends any heavy-handed feminist pratfalls and delivers a rousing...

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...