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TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

POWER BALLAD Review: Second Chances And Missed Opportunities

Introduction I have been trying to find a way to start this review of Power Ballad ever since I saw it at SXSW. It has...

Dean, Elvis And The 1970s Luxury Car Of The Stars

Introduction The Stutz Blackhawk was the luxury car of the elite of the entertainment industry in the 1970s and 80s. It was, for all intents and...

SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004): A Cinema Scholars Review

Introduction Film audiences have always loved a little humor mixed in with their terror. Straightforward horror rules the genre. However, when a filmmaker strikes that...

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...