Articles

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968): An Appreciation

Introduction It's hard to believe that Night of the Living Dead (1968) was made over fifty years ago. Zombie films have become so prevalent in...

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM Review: A Joyous Look At Self-History

Introduction William and David Greaves' Once Upon a Time in Harlem is more than just a document of a once-in-a-lifetime party. Not only is it...

WHALEFALL Review: Inner Space

Introduction Whalefall is probably the best movie one can make about a human being trying to survive being swallowed by a whale. That's not a...

APACHE JUNCTION Director Justin Lee On His Latest Western

Cinema Scholars presents an interview with Apache Junction director Justin Lee. The film, starring Stuart Townsend, Scout Taylor-Compton, Thomas Jane, and Trace Adkins, will...

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...