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MAGNUM, P.I. (1980-1988) – How Tom Selleck Transformed Television

Introduction The rebooted Magnum P.I. (2018-2023), starring Jay Hernandez, was a good and fun series. Hernadez was a charismatic and engaging lead. Further, Perdita Weeks...

Review: MOTHER MARY Is A Stylized Rock Opera Thriller With Horror Sensibilities

Cinema Scholars reviews David Lowery's new music thriller Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The film co-stars FKA Twigs, Kaia Gerber, and...

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part II

Introduction If Part I of our series was the story of an ascent, then Part II is the story of orbit. Join us as we...

THE COMPATRIOTS Star Rafael Silva Chats To Us About His Timely LGBTQIA+ Dramedy

Introduction A nuanced portrayal of immigration, friendship, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, The Compatriots follows Javi (Rafael Silva), an undocumented immigrant facing deportation, who unexpectedly reunites with...

Fantastic Fest 2025: An Interview With THE VILE Director Majid Al Ansari!

Cinema Scholars interviews The Vile director Majid Al Ansari ahead of the film’s World Premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025. Fantastic Fest will take place...

Fantastic Fest 2025 Is Almost Here! Our Most-Anticipated Films And Events

Cinema Scholars will be on the ground at this year's Fantastic Fest, Alamo Drafthouse's legendary genre film festival. The event takes place from September...

The Story Of Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS (1927)

Introduction Nearly a hundred years since its premiere, Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) remains a source of fascination for generations of filmgoers. Even if you've never...

The Making of TOUCH OF EVIL (1958)

Badge of Evil In the spring of 1956, Whit Masterson's crime novel, Badge of Evil, became a modest hit upon its release. The book garnered...