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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...

BLADE RUNNER (1982): The Making Of A Science Fiction Classic

Introduction Released on June 25, 1982, it's hard to believe that Blade Runner is now over four decades old. First released in 1982, the classic...

SXSW 2025: Our Most Anticipated Titles At The Film and TV Festival

Cinema Scholars breaks down the most anticipated film and TV projects at SXSW 2025. The annual event runs from March 7-15 in Austin, Texas. Introduction It’s...

35 Years Of MISERY! Cinema Scholars Celebrates The Classic Horror Thriller

Introduction Misery, the Rob Reiner-directed psychological thriller celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The film features an Oscar-winning performance from Kathy Bates in her first...

THANK YOU VERY MUCH: A New Andy Kaufman Documentary Is Coming!

Introduction Comedian. Performance artist. Provocateur. Amateur wrestler. Actor. Lounge singer. Pain in the ass. These are just some of the many hats the late Andy...

Is VERTIGO (1958) The Greatest Film Ever Made?

Introduction Some people claim Vertigo is the greatest movie ever made. Renowned director Alfred Hitchcock completed fifty-three different films, but many regard 1958's Vertigo as his masterpiece....