Articles

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part One

Introduction When I think of my favorite directors, the list usually begins with easy choices like Spielberg or Scorsese before winding its way through directors...

A Review Of Olivia Wilde’s New Romantic Dramedy THE INVITE

Cinema Scholars reviews the new film The Invite. Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. A24 is releasing...

MARSHALS Actor Darren Darnborough on Cannes, Vertical Storytelling and Building Communities in Hollywood

Introduction Some actors build careers. Then there are actors who build ecosystems. Spend five minutes talking to Darren Darnborough, and it quickly becomes apparent that...

The Five Most Anticipated Films Of 2024!

Introduction There's no denying that 2023 was an interesting year for movies. While Barbenheimer (Barbie and Oppenheimer) kept the money train rolling, 2023 was also...

MIGRANT SEA: Director Stephane Grasso Talks About His New Documentary

Introduction Since 2010, over one million African migrants have left their home countries to reach Europe, taking them on unimaginably dangerous journeys across the Sahara...

James Bond in Space! The Making of MOONRAKER (1979)

Good Intentions When James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me was released theatrically in July of 1977, the plan was for Eon Productions, who made...

NIGHT SWIM Review – Swim At Your Own Risk!

Introduction In my annual year-in-review piece, I highlighted how many horror movies were released just in 2023 (more than eighty). As if the movie gods...

ROLE PLAY: Director Thomas Vincent Chats About His New Action/Comedy Starring Kaley Cuoco

Cinema Scholars interviews Thomas Vincent, director of the new action/comedy Role Play. The film stars Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Bill Nighy, and Connie Nielsen....