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Fantastic Fest 2026: The Director Of THE SQUIRREL Talks About His Sweet Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars is back with more coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 and an interview with Markus Lehmusruusu, director of The Squirrel. The Squirrel, a...

Fantastic Fest 2026 Coverage: Two Days Full Of Horror!

Introduction I love Fantastic Fest! It is my favorite eight days of the year. Every year, I walk into the festival carrying this massive amount...

RESIDENT EVIL (2026) Review: Never Thought I Would See The Day

Introduction My first memory of the Resident Evil video game franchise goes all the way back to my college years. I was in a friend's...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990): A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction In the spring of 1990, a group of anthropomorphic turtles emerged from the sewers and leapt onto the silver screen. Captivating audiences worldwide, Teenage...

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...