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James Bond In Space! The Making of MOONRAKER (1979)

Good Intentions When James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me was released in July of 1977, the plan was for Eon Productions, which made the...

Director Adam Wingard Returns To His Horror Roots With ONSLAUGHT

Cinema Scholars reviews Adam Wingard's new sci-fi horror film Onslaught. The film stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson. A24 is releasing...

PLURIBUS: The Best Show On TV Is Coming Back For Season Two!

Introduction When Apple TV premiered Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus on November 7, 2025, the streamer suddenly had a new calling card. The nine-episode first season became...

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...

The Story Of Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS (1927)

Introduction Nearly a hundred years since its premiere, Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) remains a source of fascination for generations of filmgoers. Even if you've never...

The Making of TOUCH OF EVIL (1958)

Badge of Evil In the spring of 1956, Whit Masterson's crime novel, Badge of Evil, became a modest hit upon its release. The book garnered...