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THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS Aims To Continue One Of Horror’s Most Enduring Legacies

Introduction Few horror films have left a mark on popular culture quite like The Exorcist (1973). The film redefined what audiences expected from the genre....

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part Two

Introduction In part one of this retrospective, we looked back at the early years of John Carpenter's career (you can read it here!). This included...

SUPERGIRL Review: Short Skirt, Long Jacket

Introduction One of the posters for Supergirl features the titular character in her Supergirl suit, a very stylish trench coat, and oversized sunglasses. I can't...

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part III

Introduction If the first two acts of the Sherman Brothers’ story map their ascent within the Disney empire, then act three is what happens after...

PRESSURE Review: What Do You Know About Pressure?

Introduction So... let's talk about Pressure, an entire movie centered on the weather. Does anybody actually like talking about the weather? I don't mean extreme...

Holy Diamond Jubilee, Batman! Celebrating 60 Years Of BATMAN: THE MOVIE

Introduction Sixty years. It's been six decades since the Caped Crusader first leapt from the small screen onto the silver screen, armed with still infamous...

AMERICAN BABY: A Review Of The Teen Pregnancy Festival Darling

Cinema Scholars reviews the teenage pregnancy drama American Baby, directed by Ellen Rodnianski. The film won the Audience Award last fall at the Austin...

ASK E. JEAN: Director Ivy Meeropol On Her New Documentary, Silence, Survival, and Social Justice

Introduction There’s a moment early in Ask E. Jean where you completely forget where the story is heading. Before the lawsuits, before the deposition footage,...