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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...

DEAD FOR A DOLLAR: A Review Of The New Walter Hill Directed Western

Introduction For fifty years, writer/director Walter Hill has been telling exciting genre stories. Whether behind the camera or on the printed page, he has written...

BLONDE, Dahmer and the Ethics of the Post-Mortem Biopic

Introduction Late last month Netflix dropped two of its most eagerly - and nervously - awaited properties of the year. First up was Monster: The...

Ryan Reynolds + DEADPOOL 3 = Marketing Masterclass

Introduction Around the globe, high school students are pouring over textbooks and TED Talks. They are studying power-points in preparation for mock assessments and midterm...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Sylvester Stallone

Introduction With only two months to go until the premiere of the new Paramount+ Original crime drama Tulsa King, Cinema Scholars reflects on a select...

Fantastic Fest 2022: An Interview With KIDS VS. ALIENS Director Jason Eisener

    Cinema Scholars interviews Jason Eisener, director of the new horror/sci-fi film Kids vs. Aliens ahead of the film's world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2022....