Articles

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

POWER BALLAD Review: Second Chances And Missed Opportunities

Introduction I have been trying to find a way to start this review of Power Ballad ever since I saw it at SXSW. It has...

THE AVENGERS: The Emma Peel Years (1965-1968)

Introduction The first three seasons of the ITV spy series The Avengers aired from 1961 to 1964. It was very popular in the UK, but...

SPARKS Review: More Coverage From The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival!

Introduction This was the first feature I caught at SXSW this year, and going in, I’ll admit I had tempered expectations. It’s always a bit...

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE Director’s Edition Retrospect

  Introduction The road to Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was a bumpy and curvy ride and in the end did not quite satisfy the...

Highlights From The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival!

Cinema Scholars coverage continues with highlights from the 2026 SXSW Film and TV Festival. The event occurs every March in Austin, TX. Are We Still...

SCREAM 7: A Review Of The Latest Installment In The Slasher Franchise!

Introduction So I saw Scream 7 on opening weekend. I’m a big Ghostface fan from way, way back, but I’ve been seriously dreading this review....

PLANTMAN & BLONDIE: A DRESS UP GANG FILM Is Quirky And Heartwarming At SXSW 2026

Cinema Scholars reviews the new comedy Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film out of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The...