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WICKER Review: The Most Human Man In Town Isn’t Human

Introduction I recently reviewed the first two episodes of Mike Flanagan’s new production of Carrie. One of the central themes of Carrie is the cruelty...

Austin Film Festival: A Chat With PETUNIA Director Alec C. Cohen And Star Charlie McDermott

Cinema Scholars interviews Petunia writer/director Alec C. Cohen and star Charlie McDermott at the Austin Film Festival. The film celebrated its world premiere at...

2026 Hot Springs International Documentary Film Festival Recap

Introduction James Whitmore said, "The documentary form is something we need more than almost anything else." Today, that statement is truer than ever. So it...

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...

LET’S LOVE Takes a Stellar Cast on a Forgettable Journey

Introduction Filmmaker Jamie Adams (She is Love, Pose) is back with his newest ensemble rom-com, Let's Love. The film is an improvisational exploration of the...

THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD Review: When Legends Meet Reality

Introduction Sitting in the theater waiting for The Death of Robin Hood to begin, I found myself eavesdropping on a conversation taking place nearby. The...

DISCLOSURE DAY Review: I Want To Believe

Introduction Disclosure Day is what all the alien conspiracy theorists dream of. It's the day we find out that aliens have been zipping around the...

GROUNDSWELL: A Review Of The New Environmental Documentary

Introduction Groundswell is the final installment of a trilogy designed to give the audience hope that we can save the environment, and the answer is...