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Fantastic Fest 2026: The Director Of THE SQUIRREL Talks About His Sweet Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars is back with more coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 and an interview with Markus Lehmusruusu, director of The Squirrel. The Squirrel, a...

Fantastic Fest 2026 Coverage: Two Days Full Of Horror!

Introduction I love Fantastic Fest! It is my favorite eight days of the year. Every year, I walk into the festival carrying this massive amount...

RESIDENT EVIL (2026) Review: Never Thought I Would See The Day

Introduction My first memory of the Resident Evil video game franchise goes all the way back to my college years. I was in a friend's...

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...

A MILLION MILES AWAY: An Interview With Producers Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes

Cinema Scholars interviews A Million Miles Away producers Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes. A Million Miles Away launches globally on Prime Video on September...