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LEVITICUS: A Review Of The New Supernatural Horror Film From Down Under!

Introduction Wrong day, wrong time—I am not entirely sure—but I had a difficult time connecting with Leviticus. I had seen the trailer beforehand, and it...

LET’S LOVE Takes a Stellar Cast on a Forgettable Journey

Introduction Filmmaker Jamie Adams (She is Love, Pose) is back with his newest ensemble rom-com, Let's Love. The film is an improvisational exploration of the...

THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD Review: When Legends Meet Reality

Introduction Sitting in the theater waiting for The Death of Robin Hood to begin, I found myself eavesdropping on a conversation taking place nearby. The...

INSIDE Review: Willem Dafoe Is Exceptionally Alone And On A Mission

INTRODUCTION Intentionally claustrophobic and tightly wound, Vasilis Katsoupis' Inside places an exceptional Willem Dafoe in the middle of a unique situation and lets him do...

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Pickford Family (Part 1)

Early Years Gladys Marie Smith was born in Toronto on April 8, 1892, the daughter of John, the son of English Methodists, and Charlotte, an...

SXSW: An Interview With The Team Behind CITIZEN SLEUTH

Cinema Scholars' coverage of SXSW 2023 continues with an interview from Citizen Sleuth director Chris Kasick and his documentary subject/collaborator, Emily Nestor. Following the...

SCREAM VI: There Are Rules Here? Oh No…There Are No Rules Here

Introduction Prior to watching the Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett-directed horror film, Scream VI, my family and our neighbors dedicated the weekend to a Scream marathon. We dubbed...

PUNCH: Actor Jordan Oosterhof Talks About His New Sports/Drama

Introduction In Punch, Jim (Jordan Oosterhof) is a promising teenage boxer who is training under the watchful eye of his demanding and alcoholic father,...