Articles

James Bond In Space! The Making of MOONRAKER (1979)

Good Intentions When James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me was released in July of 1977, the plan was for Eon Productions, which made the...

Director Adam Wingard Returns To His Horror Roots With ONSLAUGHT

Cinema Scholars reviews Adam Wingard's new sci-fi horror film Onslaught. The film stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson. A24 is releasing...

PLURIBUS: The Best Show On TV Is Coming Back For Season Two!

Introduction When Apple TV premiered Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus on November 7, 2025, the streamer suddenly had a new calling card. The nine-episode first season became...

THE PLAGUE (2025): A Review Of Charlie Polinger’s Haunting Debut Feature

Introduction The Plague is a haunting film. It caught me off guard in the most unsettling way. I sat down to watch it knowing only...

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946): The Making Of A Xmas Classic

Introduction It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) is one of the most beloved and enduring films in American cinema history. Directed and produced by Frank Capra...

SONG SUNG BLUE Review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Sing The Hits

Introduction When I was asked to attend a screening of Song Sung Blue, my first request was for an extra ticket for my wife. She...

THE HOUSEMAID Review: At Least One Of Them Had A Plan…Sort Of

Introduction I’m guessing that The Housemaid is a case of the book being better than the movie. I’m guessing this because I haven’t read the...

DIE HARD – A John McClane Xmas Celebration

Introduction The debate has raged since its release in the summer of 1988. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Cinema Scholars takes a look back at the...