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ASSASSIN Review: When Good Action Meets Bad Balance

Introduction I really dislike a movie that does not know what it is. Is it an action film, a comedy, a drama? Sometimes a film...

NORMAL Review: It’s All Over Our Faces

Introduction In a movie like Normal, you can't help but smile some of the time. Not because it's a well-written movie. Not because of stand-out...

Art House New York: An Interview With Allason Leitz, Co-Founder Of The “People’s Film Festival”

Introduction There’s a familiar story doing the rounds: cinemas are dying, audiences have moved on, and the magic of the big screen is fading into...

SWALLOWED: Writer/Director Carter Smith Talks About Making The LGBTQIA+ Horror/Thriller

Cinema Scholars interviews writer/director Carter Smith about his new LGBTQIA+ horror/thriller Swallowed. The film stars Cooper Koch, Jose Colon, Jena Malone, and Mark Patton....

Five Anticipated Streaming Series Returning In 2023!

Introduction One might say that the Golden Age of Streaming Television is upon us. 2022 was a banner year for the medium, producing fantastic television...

Two Fair Ladies: Julie Andrews, Audrey Hepburn, And MY FAIR LADY

Introduction The musical My Fair Lady opened on Broadway on March 15, 1956. It was an adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, featuring a book, lyrics, and music...

WOLF MAN: A Review Of The Latest Blumhouse Chiller

Cinema Scholars reviews Wolf Man, the first Blumhouse release of the year. The film is directed by Leigh Whannell and stars Christopher Abbott, Julia...

Director Portia A. Buckley Discusses Her Award-Winning Short Film CLODAGH

Introduction Director Portia A. Buckley is in the middle of a whirlwind experience. Not only has her short film Clodagh been listed on the BAFTA...