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DOLPH: UNBREAKABLE Celebrates The Spirit Of A Singular Star

Dolph Lundgren had a strange path to stardom: a 4th-degree Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate who was also a Fulbright Scholar in Chemical Engineering...

THE WEIGHT Review: They Don’t Make Films Like This Anymore

Introduction You frequently hear the term "they don't make 'em like they used to" when it comes to modern film. Padraic McKinley's The Weight attempts...

Fantastic Fest 2026: Part 1 Of Director Nick Simon On WHAT HAPPENED TO DORIS?

Cinema Scholars is back at Fantastic Fest with coverage from the 21st annual celebration of genre film in Austin, Texas. Up first, we chat...

TENEBRAE: A 4K Review Of Dario Argento’s Horror Classic

Introduction Italian director Dario Argento helped bring the subgenre of Giallo to the forefront with films that were a hit with both critics and fans...

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – A Retrospective Review At 50

Introduction Audiences first found their way to Anatevka and the tale of family, love, persecution, and, yes, tradition, when Fiddler On The Roof debuted on...

ZEROS AND ONES – A Review of Ethan Hawkes Latest

After three consecutive features starring Willem Defoe, Abel Ferrara enlists Ethan Hawke for Zeros and Ones. The result is a confounding thriller, more an...

ANKLE BITERS: A Review Of The Childish Horror Comedy

Directed by Bennet De Brabandere, Ankle Biters is an inconsistent B-movie with a fun premise and a few strong moments. Overall, it lacks in...

AGNES: A Review Of The New Horror/Drama Film

Introduction Cinema Scholars reviews Agnes, a disjointed horror/drama about a young ex-nun, and her plight after leaving the church. The film is the latest by...