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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...

THE OMRO HEIST: A Rountable Interview With The Creative Team

Introduction When FBI agent Cole returns to his hometown during a bank robbery, he uncovers a conspiracy orchestrated by the corrupt mayor. The Omro Heist...

CASPER (1995): Holy Ghost! A 30th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction So, I know nobody asked, but I have a hot-take on Casper, the 1995 family-friendly spooktacular. Suppose you’re not familiar with this classic cinematic...

Austin Film Festival 2025: CHRISTY Follows The Knockout Formula

Cinema Scholars reviews the new boxer biopic Christy out of the 2025 Austin Film Festival. The film is directed by David Michôd and stars...

FRANKENSTEIN (2025) Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Resurrection

Introduction I remember watching the Universal Monster movies Frankenstein (1931), Dracula (1931), The Mummy (1932), and the rest with my dad when we lived in...

REGRETTING YOU Review: Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth

Introduction Regretting You is now the second Colleen Hoover novel adaptation I’ve seen, after last year’s It Ends With Us. I hope there isn’t a...