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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...

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT Review: A Harmless 90s Sports-Movie Throwback

Introduction Disney had a solid run of harmless always-on-cable sports movies in the 90s and early 2000s. They followed a formula and delivered some entertainment. George...

“I’ll Ask Around” – A Tenth Anniversary Review Of IDA

Introduction In the bottom left corner of the screen, three nuns try to erect a statue of Jesus as snow falls, with the convent standing...

THE IRON CLAW: A Review Of The Von Erich Brothers Biopic

Cinema Scholars reviews The Iron Claw, a new biopic about legendary pro wrestlers, the Von Erich brothers. The film is written and directed by...

Holiday Noirs for Christmas: 5 Movies to Watch

Introduction While #Noirvember may be long past, there's no reason to give up on film noir. Cinema Scholars presents for your enjoyment five Holiday noirs...

MERRY LITTLE BATMAN: The Making Of The New Animated Superhero Film!

Synopsis In Merry Little Batman, rambunctious eight-year-old Damian Wayne (charmingly voiced by Yonas Kibreab) has one wish this Christmas. He wants to be a superhero...