Articles

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part II

Introduction If Part I of our series was the story of an ascent, then Part II is the story of orbit. Join us as we...

SXSW Film & TV: Three Rom-Coms, Three Very Different Results

Cinema Scholars offers the final installment of our coverage from the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2026, taking a look at three very different...

The Performance of a Lifetime: Celebrating 30 Years of THE BIRDCAGE

Introduction In the spring of 1996, a vibrant, pastel-hued whirlwind touched down in South Beach, Miami, and changed the landscape of mainstream American comedy forever....

Austin Film Festival 2025: ETERNITY Is Charming But Painfully Bittersweet

Cinema Scholars reviews A24's Eternity, out of the Austin Film Festival 2025. The film is directed by David Freyne and stars Elizabeth Olsen and...

Scholars Spotlight: Robert Redford

Introduction Robert Redford was one of the most influential and multifaceted figures in American cinema. Actor, director, producer, philanthropist, and environmental activist, his career spanned...

OVERTIME – Working Beyond Death: A Filmmaker Roundtable Interview

Introduction In the British short film, Overtime - Working Beyond Death, we meet Gary Golfman. Gary (Iain Collins) led an uneventful existence right up to...

THE OMRO HEIST: A Rountable Interview With The Creative Team

Introduction When FBI agent Cole returns to his hometown during a bank robbery, he uncovers a conspiracy orchestrated by the corrupt mayor. The Omro Heist...

CASPER (1995): Holy Ghost! A 30th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction So, I know nobody asked, but I have a hot-take on Casper, the 1995 family-friendly spooktacular. Suppose you’re not familiar with this classic cinematic...