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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...

MAGNUM, P.I. (1980-1988) – How Tom Selleck Transformed Television

Introduction The rebooted Magnum P.I. (2018-2023), starring Jay Hernandez, was a good and fun series. Hernadez was a charismatic and engaging lead. Further, Perdita Weeks...

Review: MOTHER MARY Is A Stylized Rock Opera Thriller With Horror Sensibilities

Cinema Scholars reviews David Lowery's new music thriller Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The film co-stars FKA Twigs, Kaia Gerber, and...

Fantastic Fest 2024: HOUSE OF SPOILS Star Ariana DeBose and Fellow Filmmakers Talk

Cinema Scholars interviews House of Spoils stars Ariana DeBose, Arian Moayed, as well as directors Danielle Krudy and Bridget Savage Cole at Fantastic Fest...

JOKER: Folie à Deux Review: Try And Put On A Happy Face

Introduction Joker: Folie à Deux, which means 'the madness of two', is a follow-up to the immensely successful Joker (2019). That film crossed $1 billion...

NETFLIX FOR SCIENCE: An Interview With Filmmaker Alexis Gambis

Introduction Alexis Gambis is a French-Venezuelan filmmaker and biologist. His films combine documentary and fiction, often embracing animal perspectives and experimenting with new forms of...

Cinema Scholars Recommends: 31 Horror Films For 31 Days Of October

Introduction For horror fans, the 31 for 31 challenge is a beloved tradition in October. It’s a celebratory indulgence as well as a personal challenge...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Samuel Goldwyn

Introduction Looking at the life of movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn, it's utterly amazing to see how many threads of the film industry he touched. Indeed,...