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WILD HORSE NINE Review: Three Great Actors, One Brilliantly Twisted McDonagh Conversation

Introduction Has Martin McDonagh ever made a bad film? Well, his streak is intact because Wild Horse Nine is Oscar-worthy. From the writing to the...

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...

Director Shane Atkinson And Lead John Magaro Talk LAROY, TEXAS

Cinema Scholars interviews LaRoy, Texas director Shane Atkinson, and lead actor John Magaro. Brainstorm Media is releasing the dark comedy in theaters and On...

IMMACULATE Review – Sydney Sweeney: The Queen Of Screams

Introduction My reaction to another nun-inspired horror film was, initially I thought, one not worth mentioning. However, concerning Sydney Sweeney’s pop culture imprint and my...

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Sad Story of “Fatty” Arbuckle

Introduction The history of cinema is full of fascinating stories. In addition to being one of the earliest, this is one of the saddest. It's...

GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Review – Loud And Stompy

Introduction Should I really be reviewing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with even a hint of seriousness? Probably not. Read the title and convince...

Hollywood Feuds – Part Two: Anthony Daniels Vs. Kenny Baker

Introduction As long as there has been Hollywood, there have been Hollywood feuds. Instances when those behind, in front of the camera, or both, simply...