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ASSASSIN Review: When Good Action Meets Bad Balance

Introduction I really dislike a movie that does not know what it is. Is it an action film, a comedy, a drama? Sometimes a film...

NORMAL Review: It’s All Over Our Faces

Introduction In a movie like Normal, you can't help but smile some of the time. Not because it's a well-written movie. Not because of stand-out...

Art House New York: An Interview With Allason Leitz, Co-Founder Of The “People’s Film Festival”

Introduction There’s a familiar story doing the rounds: cinemas are dying, audiences have moved on, and the magic of the big screen is fading into...

Fantastic Fest 2023: Takeaways From The Country’s Biggest Genre Festival

Introduction Cinema Scholars shares some takeaways from Fantastic Fest 2023. The annual event takes place at the Alamo Drafthouse flagship location in Austin, TX every...

UNCHARITABLE: Director Stephen Gyllenhaal Talks About His New Documentary

Introduction A new truly eye-opening documentary UnCharitable, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, is an illuminating look at how, in our ever-changing world, corporations are still consumed by...

ON FIRE: Another Interview With The Legendary Lance Henriksen!

Introduction With fifty years in the business and over three hundred credits to his name, Lance Henriksen is enjoying a deserved resurgence of recognition...

WHAT YOU WISH FOR: Writer/Director Nicholas Tomnay Chats About His Macabre Thriller

Cinema Scholars interviews writer/director Nicholas Tomnay about his new movie What You Wish For. The macabre thriller celebrates its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest...

REBEL: An Interview With Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah

Introduction The daring new film Rebel was written and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (directors of Bad Boys for Life and the...