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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...

TOO MANY BEASTS Review: Never Boaring But A Little Hammy

Introduction Sometimes at a film festival, you just have to watch a movie because that's what you can get to see at the time. This...

THE SOCIAL RECKONING Review: Like And Share

Sorkin My favorite thing about writer/director Aaron Sorkin is his ability to frame complicated topics in ways that are easily understood. Whether it's A Few...

READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME Review: Survive The Night, And They Make You Play Again

Introduction When is a sequel not really a sequel but a continuation? That is exactly how Ready or Not 2: Here I Come played to...

SPARKS Review: More Coverage From The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival!

Introduction This was the first feature I caught at SXSW this year, and going in, I’ll admit I had tempered expectations. It’s always a bit...

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE Director’s Edition Retrospect

  Introduction The road to Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was a bumpy and curvy ride and in the end did not quite satisfy the...

Highlights From The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival!

Cinema Scholars coverage continues with highlights from the 2026 SXSW Film and TV Festival. The event occurs every March in Austin, TX. Are We Still...

SCREAM 7: A Review Of The Latest Installment In The Slasher Franchise!

Introduction So I saw Scream 7 on opening weekend. I’m a big Ghostface fan from way, way back, but I’ve been seriously dreading this review....