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Austin Film Festival: Tyler Savage On ODDITIES, Genre Mashups, And Working With Adrienne Barbeau

Cinema Scholars interviews Tyler Savage, writer/director of the horror film Oddities, which celebrated its Texas Premiere at the Austin Film Festival. Oddities stars Lilimar,...

WICKER Review: The Most Human Man In Town Isn’t Human

Introduction I recently reviewed the first two episodes of Mike Flanagan’s new production of Carrie. One of the central themes of Carrie is the cruelty...

Austin Film Festival: A Chat With PETUNIA Director Alec C. Cohen And Star Charlie McDermott

Cinema Scholars interviews Petunia writer/director Alec C. Cohen and star Charlie McDermott at the Austin Film Festival. The film celebrated its world premiere at...

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...