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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 Old Hollywood Homes of Palm Springs

Located just over 100 miles from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has gone hand in hand with Hollywood for the better part of a century....

The Making of POPEYE (1980)

Introduction With the recent passing of acclaimed actor Shelly Duvall at the age of 75, we thought this would be a good time to do...

Jodorowsky’s DUNE – An Unmade Epic

As we eagerly await Denis Villeneuve's big-budget third film in the Dune franchise (to be released in 2026), we thought this would be a...

Hollywood Feuds: Charlize Theron And Tom Hardy

Introduction As long as there has been Hollywood…there have been Hollywood feuds. Instances when those behind, in front of the camera, or both, could not...

MURDER COMPANY Stars William Moseley and Gilles Marini Chat About Their WW2 Thriller

Cinema Scholars interviews William Moseley and Gilles Marini, stars of the new WW2 movie Murder Company. The film also stars Kelsey Grammer and Pooch...