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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...

LONG SHADOWS: An Interview With Star Dermot Mulroney And Director William Shockley!

Introduction Set against the unforgiving landscapes of the American frontier, Long Shadows (2025) is a brooding and emotional Western about vengeance, grief, and redemption. When...

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...

OUT OF ORDER!: We Interview Brandon Routh About His New Comedy

Introduction Brandon Routh traded in his superhero cape a long time ago and has enjoyed recent success on the small screen and indie offerings. The...

THE THIRD MAN (1949): The Shadow Of Harry Lime

Introduction Certain movies seem to grow in reputation with every passing decade. Carol Reed's The Third Man is one of those films. Released in 1949,...

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA At 40: The Porkchop Express Rolls On

Introduction Grab your six-demon bag and buckle up in the Porkchop Express, because it’s time to join Cinema Scholars to celebrate the cinematic miracle that...