Articles

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...

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...

PROJECT HAIL MARY Review: Everything Big-Budget Filmmaking Should Be

Introduction When you combine the filmmaking talents of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the near-unlimited budget of a massive studio, a well-received novel, and the...

Movie Stars in the Studio System: Secrets and Rules

Introduction The way Hollywood operated during its heyday was vastly different than how it currently does. The Studio System was a business structure. One where...