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FOLLOWING HARRY: Director Susanne Rostock On Harry Belafonte, Activism, And The Power Of Legacy

Introduction Harry Belafonte is almost impossible to introduce without mentioning Day-O. The legendary performer became a global superstar through music, film, and television, but his...

TOO MANY BEASTS Review: Never Boaring But A Little Hammy

Introduction Sometimes at a film festival, you just have to watch a movie because that's what you can get to see at the time. This...

THE SOCIAL RECKONING Review: Like And Share

Sorkin My favorite thing about writer/director Aaron Sorkin is his ability to frame complicated topics in ways that are easily understood. Whether it's A Few...

BRING HER BACK: Our Review Plus Q & A With The Directors Of A24’s Latest Chiller

Cinema Scholars recently attended a special screening of A24's latest chiller, Bring Her Back. Directing duo Michael Phillipou and Danny Phillipou were in attendance...

“LILO & STITCH (2025) Review: Open Your Eyes Wide And Say Ahhh

Introduction I was in college when the original Lilo & Stitch (2002) was released, so no, I didn’t see it back when it came out....

DOGMA: Kevin Smith’s Controversial Film Is Coming Back To Theaters!

Introduction In 1999, after the box-office success of his most recent film, Chasing Amy (1997), Kevin Smith decided to bring a long-gestating project to life....

EVIL DEAD BURN Is Coming For Your Souls!

Introduction The Evil Dead franchise has been a landmark in horror cinema due to its innovative blend of visceral horror, dark humor, and groundbreaking practical...

Houston, We Have A Masterpiece: The Making Of Ron Howard’s APOLLO 13

Introduction In an era dominated by big-budget science fiction and CGI spectacle, Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 (1995) stood apart as a film that dared to...