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Art House New York: An Interview With Allason Leitz, Co-Founder Of The “People’s Film Festival”

Introduction There’s a familiar story doing the rounds: cinemas are dying, audiences have moved on, and the magic of the big screen is fading into...

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...

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025) Review – Still?

Introduction With the success (I use this term loosely) of the Scream franchise’s reboot and the profitability of scary movies in general, it was inevitable...

The Rise And Fall Of The Hollywood Studio System – Part 2: Hollywood At WAR! 1939 – 1945

Introduction In 1939, Hollywood was basking in an almost mythic glow. It was the year of Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Mr....

EDDINGTON: A Review Of Ari Aster’s New Thriller

Cinema Scholars reviews Ari Aster's new thriller, Eddington. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. A24 is releasing Eddington...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Claudia Cardinale

Early Years Claudia Cardinale was born Claude Joséphine Rose Cardinale in La Goulette, French Tunisia, on April 15, 1938, to Sicilian parents. Growing up, she...

James Gunn’s SUPERMAN: A Review

Introduction James Gunn's Superman has finally soared into theaters. Thus, ushering in an age of Gods and Monsters for filmgoers and DC fans. This is...