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RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Phenomenal Frances McDormand

Introduction It’s hard to describe the immense talent of Frances McDormand. Her charisma seems to come from an ethereal layer just under the skin. She...

LIFT: An Interview With Oscar Nominated Director David Petersen

Introduction Award-winning documentary LIFT, directed by Academy Award Nominee David Petersen, is a moving documentary that shines a spotlight on the transformative power of dance...

A MILLION MILES AWAY: An Interview With Producers Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes

Cinema Scholars interviews A Million Miles Away producers Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes. A Million Miles Away launches globally on Prime Video on September...

THE MOUNTAIN: An Interview With Director Thomas Salvador

Introduction Pierre (Salvador), a Parisian engineer, goes to the Alps for his work. Irresistibly attracted by the beauty of the mountains, he sets up a...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...
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