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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...

Disney’s ENCANTO: A Review of the Animated Musical

In a year saturated with wonderful animation, Disney’s Encanto charms and belts its way into the pack. Boasting gorgeous animation, a stellar voice cast,...

LA SOGA: SALVATION: A Review Of The Manny Perez Action-Thriller

Cinema Scholars reviews La Soga: Salvation, a sequel to La Soga (2009). The film's star Manny Perez steps behind the camera to resuscitate hitman...

GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS: A Cinema Scholars Review

Co-Directed by Matt Glass and Jordan Wayne Long, Ghosts Of The Ozarks is a dark and lovely fable about a mysterious town set in...

GOLD: A Review Of Anthony Hayes’ Dystopian Drama

Cinema Scholars reviews Anthony Hayes' dystopian drama, Gold, starring Zac Efron. Screen Media will release Gold in theaters on March 11, 2022. Introduction Dystopian dramas are...

The Los Angeles Homes of Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck was an accomplished Oscar-nominated actress. She was also an avid horse enthusiast who bred and raised the animals. This aspect of her...