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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...

REFUGE: Co-Director Din Blankenship Discusses The Compelling Documentary

Cinema Scholars interviews co-director Din Blankenship about making the compelling documentary, Refuge, executive-produced by Katie Couric. Refuge is available to watch now on iTunes,...

The Hollywood Canteen: Service and the Stars

Introduction During World War II some of the biggest stars in the film industry such as Clark Gable, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart left Hollywood...

ARGYLLE Review: The Cat In The Pack

There are many right and wrong ways to write a screenplay. Here is the way Argylle was probably written, complete with director’s notes (in...

Sundance 2024! Dimitri Simakis And Suki-Rose Talk THE RAINBOW BRIDGE!

Introduction In The Rainbow Bridge, Tina and her aging dog visit a mysterious clinic offering human-to-pet communication. Two sinister doctors uncover an otherworldly bond between...

Sundance 2024! – An Interview With Filmmaker Daniel Barosa

Introduction Boi de Conchas ("The Shell Covered Ox") premiered on Sunday, January 21st at the 40th Sundance Film Festival in the US Narrative Short Film...