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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...

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989): An Emotional Review

Introduction Dripping with Southern charm, the dramedy Steel Magnolias (1989) has remained a beloved household favorite through the decades. Written by Robert Harling as a...