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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...

Five Films That We’re Looking Forward To In 2021

Even with the cinemas largely closed for much of 2020 and part of 2021, we were still able to take in, and enjoy a...

Hollywood History – The Marion Davies Beach House

"(It was) the biggest house on the beach—the beach between San Diego and Vancouver" - Colleen Moore The Hearsts The opulent Santa Monica home tycoon William...

Vintage L.A.’s Alison Martino Takes Us Down Memory Lane

Cinema Scholars recently sat down for a chat with television producer, columnist, and historian Alison Martino to discuss Old Hollywood, growing up in Beverly...

Paul Thomas Anderson – Past, Present and Future

Introduction There are certain "event" directors, where when their film is pending release, it's considered a "must-see" event. Regardless of whether it turns out to...

THE WATER MAN: A Review Of David Oyelowo’s Directorial Debut

Cinema Scholars presents a review of The Water Man, David Oyelowo's directorial debut. The film is executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, and stars Lonnie...