By Very early in the morning, when the watery light of dawn has yet to fully drench the day, a woman absconds from her home while her husband and two children are still asleep in bed. Or does she? “I’m not the one who left,” she later claims. “I made it
HOUSE OF DARKNESS: A Review Of Neil LaBute’s New Horror/Thriller
Cinema Scholars reviews Neil LaBute’s new horror/thriller House Of Darkness. The film stars Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Gia Crovatin, and Lucy Walters. Saban Films will release House Of Darkness in theaters, On Demand, and digital on Friday, September 9. Introduction The 90s independent film renaissance saw a surge of boundary-pushing pictures that redefined the industry. […]
Film Review – Pinocchio (2022)
When Walt Disney released Pinocchio (1940) as its second feature length animated film, it cemented both the man and the studio as cinematic titans. Not only did it prove that Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937) was not just a flash in the pan success, but that animation can…
Clerks III
Following his debut release, Clerks, Kevin Smith became an indy darling and the talk of the industry as a filmmaker to look out for. Since, Smith has crafted a filmography that is either hit or miss. While some of his films reach greatness, Chasing Amy and Dogma as examples, some entries
Don’t Worry Darling
I’ve always been drawn to a film when an actor steps behind the camera and takes a crack at directing. In 2019, Olivia Wilde became the latest of many to transition to directing with her debut, Booksmart. With Booksmart, Wilde instantly became a director whose work should be on everyone’s radar as
