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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...

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...

RARE BEASTS: A Review Of Billie Piper’s Rom-Com

Cinema Scholars is pleased to review Billie Piper’s directorial debut, Rare Beasts. A dark romantic comedy starring Billie Piper, Leo Bill, David Thewlis, and...

Oliver Thompson Talks WELCOME TO HAPPINESS – The Director’s Cut

Cinema Scholars' Rebecca Elliott sits down via zoom to chat with Oliver Thompson about the Director's Cut of his 2016 debut film Welcome To...