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PLANTMAN & BLONDIE: A DRESS UP GANG FILM Is Quirky And Heartwarming At SXSW 2026

Cinema Scholars reviews the new comedy Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film out of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The...

UNDERTONE Review: Paul Is Dead

Undertone, the new Canadian horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason in his directorial debut, was released by A24 on March 13, 2026, in...

Director Maya Annik Bedward Talks BLACK ZOMBIE At The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival!

Cinema Scholars checks in from the 2026 SXSW Film and TV Festival with Black Zombie director Maya Annik Bedward. Black Zombie is an official...

SOMEWHERE IN TIME (1980): A Love Story For The Ages

Introduction Mostly panned by critics and performing poorly at the box office, the Jeannot Szwarc-directed Somewhere in Time (1980) was the little movie that could....

THE BRIDE! Review: Love, Death, And Show Tunes In A Monster’s Heart

Introduction Sitting down to watch The Bride! I was excited. The trailers that I had seen made it look like an interesting and unique take...

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Carradine Family – Part 3

Cinema Scholars continues our Spotlight on the Carradine acting dynasty. This latest edition focuses on Robert Carradine and his niece, Martha Plimpton. You can...

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part 2

Introduction Cinema Scholars continues our multi-part series on the Carradine family's extraordinary legacy, talent, and life. Next, we will take a deep dive into Keith...

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – A Retro Review

Sequels In many instances, sequels are automatically looked upon with a certain distaste. Perhaps it’s impossible to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Maybe it’s...