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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...

THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938): A Retro Review

Introduction Made for $2,000,000 ($35,000,000 adjusted for inflation), shot in Technicolor, and released in 1938, The Adventures of Robin Hood was the most expensive movie...

WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – The 50th Anniversary

Introduction 50 years ago, the Mel Stuart directed Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory wasn't exactly burning down the box office. Released by Paramount Pictures...

Bond Girls: A Scholars’ Spotlight – (Part 1)

Introduction This is Part I in a series of biographical articles that are focused on the iconic "Bond Girls"  that appeared throughout the entire James...

NO MAN OF GOD (2021) – A Cinema Scholars Review

Introduction Ted Bundy is one of the most prolific and oft discussed serial killers in American history. He still peaks the interest of movie goers...

Director Amber Sealey Talks Ted Bundy and NO MAN OF GOD

Director Amber Sealey talks Ted Bundy and her new film No Man Of God, starring Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby, ahead of the movie's...