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GROUNDSWELL: A Review Of The New Environmental Documentary

Introduction Groundswell is the final installment of a trilogy designed to give the audience hope that we can save the environment, and the answer is...

TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

DUMB MONEY (2023) Review: Cha-ching!

Introduction People love to fantasize about striking it rich in various ways. Winning the lottery. Nailing the parlay at the track. Becoming a YouTube star....

SHAKY SHIVERS: An Interview With Stars VyVy Nguyen and Brooke Markham

Introduction New horror comedy Shaky Shivers, directed by Fast and Furious franchise star Sung Kang in his directorial debut; is a campy homage to 80’s...

Fantastic Fest 2023: Looking Ahead To The Largest Genre Festival In The U.S.

Cinema Scholars looks ahead to Fantastic Fest, the largest genre film festival in the U.S. The festival runs from Thursday, September 21 to Thursday,...

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Phenomenal Frances McDormand

Introduction It’s hard to describe the immense talent of Frances McDormand. Her charisma seems to come from an ethereal layer just under the skin. She...

LIFT: An Interview With Oscar Nominated Director David Petersen

Introduction Award-winning documentary LIFT, directed by Academy Award Nominee David Petersen, is a moving documentary that shines a spotlight on the transformative power of dance...