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Austin Film Festival: A Chat With PETUNIA Director Alec C. Cohen And Star Charlie McDermott

Cinema Scholars interviews Petunia writer/director Alec C. Cohen and star Charlie McDermott at the Austin Film Festival. The film celebrated its world premiere at...

2026 Hot Springs International Documentary Film Festival Recap

Introduction James Whitmore said, "The documentary form is something we need more than almost anything else." Today, that statement is truer than ever. So it...

A TALENT FOR MURDER: A Review Of The New Mystery/Thriller Starring Helen Mirren

Introduction I have never read any of Patricia Highsmith’s novels. She is primarily known for her series of books featuring Tom Ripley, a complex and...

KLARA AND THE SUN Review: Pleasantville

Introduction Klara and the Sun is the latest movie from filmmaker Taika Waititi. Chances are good you've seen at least one of his movies because...

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968): An Appreciation

Introduction It's hard to believe that Night of the Living Dead (1968) was made over fifty years ago. Zombie films have become so prevalent in...

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM Review: A Joyous Look At Self-History

Introduction William and David Greaves' Once Upon a Time in Harlem is more than just a document of a once-in-a-lifetime party. Not only is it...

WHALEFALL Review: Inner Space

Introduction Whalefall is probably the best movie one can make about a human being trying to survive being swallowed by a whale. That's not a...

FOLLOWING HARRY: Director Susanne Rostock On Harry Belafonte, Activism, And The Power Of Legacy

Introduction Harry Belafonte is almost impossible to introduce without mentioning Day-O. The legendary performer became a global superstar through music, film, and television, but his...