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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...

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...

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Review: I Thought They Already Saved The Whales?

Introduction Avatar: Fire and Ash is going to make a ton of money. Not because it’s a great movie (spoiler: it isn’t), but because it’s...

Review: Welcome MARTY SUPREME To The Film-Bro Canon

Introduction If you haven't heard of Josh Safdie's latest film, Marty Supreme, then you'd better mentally prepare yourself. For the next few weeks, months, and...

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...