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!

SOMEWHERE IN TIME (1980): A Love Story For The Ages

STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997): A Look Back

The Making of SPARTACUS (1960)

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

Movie Stars in the Studio System: Secrets and Rules

Jane Powell: Remembering The Last Girl Next Door

Richard Pryor And Gene Wilder: An Illusion Of Friendship

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Carradine Family – Part 3

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part 2

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part I

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

UNDERTONE Review: Paul Is Dead

PROJECT HAIL MARY Review: Everything Big-Budget Filmmaking Should Be

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

Scholars’ Spotlight: Audrey Hepburn

Scholars’ Spotlight: Robert Shaw

Director Maya Annik Bedward Talks BLACK ZOMBIE At The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival!

Director Robert Sarkies Talks About His Mine Disaster Drama PIKE RIVER

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

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