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Fantastic Fest 2026: The Director Of THE SQUIRREL Talks About His Sweet Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars is back with more coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 and an interview with Markus Lehmusruusu, director of The Squirrel. The Squirrel, a...

Fantastic Fest 2026 Coverage: Two Days Full Of Horror!

Introduction I love Fantastic Fest! It is my favorite eight days of the year. Every year, I walk into the festival carrying this massive amount...

RESIDENT EVIL (2026) Review: Never Thought I Would See The Day

Introduction My first memory of the Resident Evil video game franchise goes all the way back to my college years. I was in a friend's...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Edie Sedgwick

Early Years and Family Edie Sedgwick (Edith Minturn Sedgwick) was born on April 20, 1943, in Santa Barbara, California, with blue blood coursing through her...

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Review: A Real Groaner

Introduction What’s the over/under on how much more money Blumhouse Productions can squeeze out of the FNaF film franchise? $200 million? $300 million? For those...

AMERICAN PSYCHO: A 25th Anniversary Oral History

Introduction When American Psycho premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2000, it sharply divided audiences. Some praised it as a biting satire...

THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER Swims Too Deep For Its Own Good

Introduction Just in time for awards season, Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, is releasing to limited theaters on Friday, December 5th. After...

WAKE UP DEAD MAN Review: Everyone Has A Motive. No One Has An Alibi

Introduction Have you ever found yourself experiencing a profound crisis of faith? Not just in a religious context, but perhaps questioning love or grappling with...