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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...

5LBs OF PRESSURE: An Interview With Writer/Director Phil Allocco!

Synopsis In this gripping action thriller, Adam (Luke Evans, The Hobbit, Beauty, and the Beast), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving sixteen...

DUNE: PART TWO Review: Sand-Witches

Introduction It dawned on me that Dune: Part Two is the first of two movies this year that will feature sandworms. I’m certain that Dune:...

Cinema During And After World War I

Introduction World War I was a critical turning point for the film industry as everything changed once the war broke out. The impacts were everlasting...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Tom Baker

Early Life Thomas Stewart Baker was born in Liverpool, England on January 20, 1934. Baker was raised in a strict and devout Catholic household, primarily...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Iconic TV Composer Mike Post

Cinema Scholars spotlights legendary TV composer Mike Post and his most iconic theme songs. Post is slated to release his new bluegrass and blues-inspired...