Articles

Scholars’ Spotlight: Paul Thomas Anderson

Introduction Since his first feature hit theaters in 1996, Paul Thomas Anderson has built a body of work that stands apart from most of what...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Robert Shaw

Robert Archibald Shaw was born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, which was once a center for coal, cotton-spinning, and textile manufacturing....

From Marlowe To Rockford: A Progression To An Iconic Character

Introduction When I was a boy, my family moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Those were idyllic years. I loved living in Southern California. I...

Fantastic Fest 2024: HOUSE OF SPOILS Star Ariana DeBose and Fellow Filmmakers Talk

Cinema Scholars interviews House of Spoils stars Ariana DeBose, Arian Moayed, as well as directors Danielle Krudy and Bridget Savage Cole at Fantastic Fest...

JOKER: Folie à Deux Review: Try And Put On A Happy Face

Introduction Joker: Folie à Deux, which means 'the madness of two', is a follow-up to the immensely successful Joker (2019). That film crossed $1 billion...

NETFLIX FOR SCIENCE: An Interview With Filmmaker Alexis Gambis

Introduction Alexis Gambis is a French-Venezuelan filmmaker and biologist. His films combine documentary and fiction, often embracing animal perspectives and experimenting with new forms of...

Cinema Scholars Recommends: 31 Horror Films For 31 Days Of October

Introduction For horror fans, the 31 for 31 challenge is a beloved tradition in October. It’s a celebratory indulgence as well as a personal challenge...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Samuel Goldwyn

Introduction Looking at the life of movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn, it's utterly amazing to see how many threads of the film industry he touched. Indeed,...