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Retro Review: TWILIGHT (1998)- The Last Case Of A Tired Man

Cinema Scholars goes back to the '90s with a retro review of Paul Newman's Twilight (1998). The neo noir features a star-studded cast including...

ASSASSIN Review: When Good Action Meets Bad Balance

Introduction I really dislike a movie that does not know what it is. Is it an action film, a comedy, a drama? Sometimes a film...

NORMAL Review: It’s All Over Our Faces

Introduction In a movie like Normal, you can't help but smile some of the time. Not because it's a well-written movie. Not because of stand-out...

BARK: A Review Of The New Survival/Thriller Premiering At Fantastic Fest

Introduction While there is nothing wrong with big studio productions making a splash at Fantastic Fest, the humbler indie films are the heart and soul...

YOU’RE NOT ME (Tu No Eres Yo): A Fantastic Fest Family Thriller Review

Introduction As we continue our tantalizing journey through the wonderful programming at Fantastic Fest, we come to the Spanish film, You’re Not Me. Co-directed, written,...

MAN ON THE RUN: Director Cassius Michael Kim Talks About Fugitive Jho Low!

Introduction The true story of corruption and betrayal leading up to one of the largest financial scandals in history, Man on the Run (2023) uncovers...

SHORT CUTS (1993) – A 30th Anniversary Review

Introduction With a deft ensemble and complex themes, Robert Altman’s Short Cuts (1993) is a well-crafted menagerie of ideas that mostly come together in a rewarding...

Fantastic Fest 2023 – What’s Underneath THE COFFEE TABLE?

Introduction Film festivals are chock-full of thrillers that attempt to explore the psychological ramifications of unusual high-pressure situations. The premise of these films often proposes...