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...

Director Alexandre Aja Talks NEVER LET GO At Fantastic Fest 2024

Cinema Scholars chats with Never Let Go director Alexandre Aja following the film's premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024. Leading actress/producer Halle Berry was also...

JAMES BOND: The Future Of The World’s Most Famous Spy

Introduction If you never saw No Time To Die back in 2021 then you might want to skip over this section. OK. If you are...

Looking Forward To Fantastic Fest 2024!

Cinema Scholars previews some of the most-anticipated films and events coming up at Fantastic Fest 2024. The "largest genre film festival in the U.S."...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Costume Designer Gilbert Adrian

Early Years Adrian Adolph Greenburg was born on March 3, 1903, in Naugatuck, Connecticut. His parents owned a millinery business in town which made an...

THE LOCKSMITH: Ryan Phillippe and Director Nicolas Harvard Talk Shop About Their New Crime Thriller

Cinema Scholars gets the scoop on the new crime thriller The Locksmith from director Nicolas Harvard and star Ryan Phillippe. The pair discuss their...