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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...

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE – Kubrick’s Dystopian Masterpiece

Introduction In December 1971, iconic director Stanley Kubrick's dystopian masterpiece had its worldwide premiere in New York City. We at Cinema Scholars thought this was...

Rory Culkin Talks About His Latest Film 5LBs OF PRESSURE!

Synopsis In this gripping action-thriller, Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving 16 years for murder, walks a rocky path...

The Hollywood Vampires – A Drunken Oral History

Introduction During the eventful year of 1973, events were converging in Los Angeles. The result of this would be the formation of an iconic "drinking...

Hollywood Feuds – Part One: Jim Carrey Vs. Tommy Lee Jones

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

Film Noir: A Critical Analysis Of The Genre

Introduction Film noir was an incredibly popular genre of film primarily in the United States that was heavily influenced by French and German film, as...