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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...

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...

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...