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SUPERGIRL Review: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly…Or Is It?

Introduction When DC Comics introduced Supergirl in 1959, she wasn't simply conceived as a female version of Superman. She was created during a period when...

THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS Aims To Continue One Of Horror’s Most Enduring Legacies

Introduction Few horror films have left a mark on popular culture quite like The Exorcist (1973). The film redefined what audiences expected from the genre....

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part Two

Introduction In part one of this retrospective, we looked back at the early years of John Carpenter's career (you can read it here!). This included...

SEVERANCE Season 2: Is Apple’s Tim Cook An Innie Or An Outie?

Hello Refiners! In case you have not seen, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Severance executive producer and Director Ben Stiller engaged in a conversation...

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...