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Austin Film Festival: Tyler Savage On ODDITIES, Genre Mashups, And Working With Adrienne Barbeau

Cinema Scholars interviews Tyler Savage, writer/director of the horror film Oddities, which celebrated its Texas Premiere at the Austin Film Festival. Oddities stars Lilimar,...

WICKER Review: The Most Human Man In Town Isn’t Human

Introduction I recently reviewed the first two episodes of Mike Flanagan’s new production of Carrie. One of the central themes of Carrie is the cruelty...

Austin Film Festival: A Chat With PETUNIA Director Alec C. Cohen And Star Charlie McDermott

Cinema Scholars interviews Petunia writer/director Alec C. Cohen and star Charlie McDermott at the Austin Film Festival. The film celebrated its world premiere at...

PLURIBUS Season One: Vince Gilligan Does It Again

Introduction Apple TV has spent the better part of the last decade methodically building a reputation for prestige television that pleases both critics and viewers...

BETTER CALL SAUL: A Review Of The Final Season

Introduction For almost the last fifteen years, Vince Gilligan has created a "Breaking Bad Universe" that has enthralled fans and made critics swoon. Starting in...

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...