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WHALEFALL Review: Inner Space

Introduction Whalefall is probably the best movie one can make about a human being trying to survive being swallowed by a whale. That's not a...

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...

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...

THE MOUNTAIN: An Interview With Director Thomas Salvador

Introduction Pierre (Salvador), a Parisian engineer, goes to the Alps for his work. Irresistibly attracted by the beauty of the mountains, he sets up a...