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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 MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON: An Interview With Documentarian Robert Kiviat

Introduction Surely you’ve heard of the Mandela Effect phenomenon. This mass misremembering takes its name from the misconception many held that Nelson Mandela died in...

3 BODY PROBLEM: A Review Of The Outstanding New Netflix Series

Introduction Much like George R. R. Martin and J. R. R. Tolkien, prolific Chinese science fiction author Liu Cixin has a devoted and loyal following...

1994 Part Six: The Lion King Takes Disney To A New Level

Introduction Alongside art, comedy, and music, cinema is one of the most subjective forms of media. However, since you have joined us here on this...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Ray Harryhausen

Introduction As a master of visual effects, the case could easily be made that Ray Harryhausen is one of the most influential figures in cinema...

DADDIO Review: An Acting Showcase For Dakota Johnson And Sean Penn With Surprising Depth

Introduction Christy Hall's Daddio is two tropes in one film. On the one hand, you have the single-location, two-hander talk-heavy character study, but you also...