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Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part 2

Introduction Cinema Scholars continues our multi-part series on the Carradine family's extraordinary legacy, talent, and life. Next, we will take a deep dive into Keith...

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – A Retro Review

Sequels In many instances, sequels are automatically looked upon with a certain distaste. Perhaps it’s impossible to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Maybe it’s...

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part I

Introduction The Carradine family's legacy in American cinema and television spans generations with accomplished actors such as John Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Martha...

ARMAGEDDON TIME Review: “What was I saying?”

Introduction The IMDb synopsis of Armageddon Time states “A deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American...

Review: Danielle Deadwyler Stuns in TILL

Introduction Director Chinonye Ckukwu's Till is not only a poignant and delicate telling of one of the darkest crimes in American history, it puts Danielle...

THE BAT: Special Edition (1959): A Blu-Ray Review

Introduction Much like its contemporary Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Bat (1959) has been readily available via the public domain for decades. Crane...

SLAYERS: Lydia Hearst Chats About Her Latest Horror/Comedy

  Cinema Scholars interviews Lydia Hearst, star of the upcoming horror/comedy Slayers. The Avenue will release Slayers in theaters, On Demand, and Digital on October...

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN Review: Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson Beautifully Clash

Introduction Entertainingly complex, Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin utilizes a whip-smart script and a dynamite cast to present the dissolution of a friendship as...