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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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Burt Reynolds

Early Years Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan, on February 11, 1936. Reynolds had a nomadic childhood because his father was in...

James Bond: The Future Of The World’s Most Famous Superspy…Part Deux?

Introduction Back in September of last year, we wrote here about the future of the James Bond franchise after Daniel Craig went out with a...

The Making of CLUELESS: 30 Years of Valley Girl Vibes, Cher Horowitz, and Unlikely Legacies

Introduction As we all know, Clueless is a cultural touchstone. Released in 1995, it captured the essence of '90s fashion, high school drama, and the...

THUNDERBOLTS* Review: Is That An Asterisk In Your Title Or Are You Just Happy To See Us?

Introduction Before I get into why Thunderbolts* is a movie you absolutely should see in theaters, the answer to your immediate question is I’m not...

ROSARIO: Director Felipe Vargas Opens Us About His New Horror Film

Cinema Scholars interview Rosario director Felipe Vargas. The new horror film stars Emeraude Toubia, David Dastmalchian, Paul Ben-Victor, and José Zúñiga. Rosario will be...