Richard Brownell

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History. Movies. Movies about history. The history of movies. How movies have influenced history. How history has influenced movies. Blogging about it all at CinemaScholars.com, MrRicksHistory.com, and other fine film sites.

PINK FLOYD – THE WALL: The Making Of A Rock Movie Classic

December 13, 2024

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH: Still Partying 40 Years Later

July 22, 2022

ROCKY III: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

June 16, 2022

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WHAT HAPPENS AT NIGHT: Leo And Scorsese Together Again!

EVIL DEAD BURN Is Coming For Your Souls!

NOBODY 2: First Photo Of Bob Odenkirk In The Action Sequel!

STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997): A Look Back

The Making of SPARTACUS (1960)

FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

The Golden Year Of Television: A Celebration

THE NIGHT MANAGER: Past, Present And Future

Five Iconic Spy Television Themes…And One That’s Real Close

Jane Powell: Remembering The Last Girl Next Door

Richard Pryor And Gene Wilder: An Illusion Of Friendship

Pickfair: Haunted Hollywood History

Scholars’ Spotlight: Artist Frank Frazetta

Scholars’ Spotlight: Stella Stevens

Scholars’ Spotlight: Edie Sedgwick

HOW TO MAKE A KILLING Review: Misplaced Energy

Alexander Skarsgärd Sizzles In A24’s Queer Coming-Of-Age “Dom-Com” PILLION

Take 2! Another Look At The New Heist Film CRIME 101

James Bond in Space! The Making of MOONRAKER (1979)

Scholars’ Spotlight: Audrey Hepburn

Scholars’ Spotlight: Robert Shaw

Director Robert Sarkies Talks About His Mine Disaster Drama PIKE RIVER

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

OVERTIME – Working Beyond Death: A Filmmaker Roundtable Interview

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