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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...

Take 2! Another Look At The New Heist Film CRIME 101

Take 2! Cinema Scholars offers up another perspective on the new heist film Crime 101. The film is directed by Bart Layton and stars...

Emerald Fennell’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS Is Bleak, Beautiful, and Devastating

Cinema Scholars reviews Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights. The Emily Brontë adaptation stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Wuthering Heights is in theaters nationwide. INTRODUCTION I would...

A Review Of The New All-Star Heist Movie CRIME 101

Cinema Scholars reviews the new heist film Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Barry Keoghan, Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo,...

THE MOMENT: Charli XCX Shines In The A24 Meta-Mockumentary

Cinema Scholars reviews The Moment, directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring Charli XCX. A24 is releasing The Moment in theaters nationwide on February 6,...

STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997): A Look Back

Introduction Over 25 years since its release, Starship Troopers (1997) is now considered a bona fide cult classic. The film's odd combination of action, innovative...