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GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS Review: This Is What They Mean By A Crime Against Film

Introduction The concept of the celebrity sex pass was popularized on an episode of Friends. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, a celebrity...

AUTONOMOUS: Kyle Valle And Erin Áine Talk About Their Groundbreaking ‘Micro Horror’

Introduction Independent filmmaking has always been about embracing limitations and transforming them into opportunities. Whether it's stretching a budget, building creatures from scratch, or experimenting...

THE ODYSSEY: A Review Of Christopher Nolan’s Latest Epic!

Introduction Christopher Nolan has become a generational storyteller and filmmaker. His films have explored superheroes through The Dark Knight Trilogy, science fiction through Interstellar (2014)...

LIGHTS OUT: An Interview With Director Christian Sesma

Synopsis In Lights Out, a homeless veteran, Michael “Duffy” Duffield (Frank Grillo), meets a talkative Ex-Con, Max Bomer (Mekhi Phifer) who notices Duffy’s skills after...

REFUGE: Co-Director Din Blankenship Discusses The Compelling Documentary

Cinema Scholars interviews co-director Din Blankenship about making the compelling documentary, Refuge, executive-produced by Katie Couric. Refuge is available to watch now on iTunes,...

The Hollywood Canteen: Service and the Stars

Introduction During World War II some of the biggest stars in the film industry such as Clark Gable, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart left Hollywood...

ARGYLLE Review: The Cat In The Pack

There are many right and wrong ways to write a screenplay. Here is the way Argylle was probably written, complete with director’s notes (in...

Sundance 2024! Dimitri Simakis And Suki-Rose Talk THE RAINBOW BRIDGE!

Introduction In The Rainbow Bridge, Tina and her aging dog visit a mysterious clinic offering human-to-pet communication. Two sinister doctors uncover an otherworldly bond between...