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...

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...

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...