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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...

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR (2022): Review

Introduction Jane Schoenbrun’s We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022) offers an unnerving exploration of all things creepypasta. The film operates both as a...

THE CELLAR: A Review of the Atmospheric Horror Film

Introduction Written and directed by Brendan Muldowney, The Cellar is an atmospheric horror film about a family that moves into a strange old house. Replete...

DUAL (2022) Review: Sci-fi Satire Shines

Introduction  Writer-director Riley Stearns returns to pitch-black humor this time with a sci-fi twist, in Dual (2022). Featuring a binary performance from star Karen Gillan,...

THE AVIARY (2022) Review: A Solid Desert Thriller

A taut two-hander, The Aviary (2022) zooms in on two women’s attempted escape from a remote cult compound. While the film doesn’t reinvent the...

SQUEAL: A Review Of Aik Karapetian’s Dark Fairy Tale

Aik Karapetian’s dark fairy tale feature, Squeal, is as elegantly layered as it is disturbing. With a sophisticated touch, the film explores heavy concepts...