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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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Artist Frank Frazetta

Early Life Frank Frazetta was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 9, 1928. He was encouraged by his grandmother - who helped raise him...

BODIES BODIES BODIES: A Review Of The Gen Z Murder Mystery

Introduction In this latest entry in the A24 canon, a weekend of wild partying gives way to a night of hijinks and murder. Cinema Scholars...

LIGHT & MAGIC: A Review of the ILM Documentary

Recently Light & Magic, a six-part documentary on the legendary special effects company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) premiered on the Disney+ streaming service....

THE IMMACULATE ROOM: A Review Of The New Psychological Thriller

Introduction In a seemingly perfect tale for a COVID generation, writer-director Mukunda Michael Dewil's The Immaculate Room, crafts the ultimate isolation "what if" scenario. Starring...

MANEATER: An Interview With Lead Actress Nicky Whelan

Cinema Scholars interviews Nicky Whelan, star of the new shark attack thriller, Maneater. Written and directed by Justin Lee, the film also stars Shane...

The Women of Hammer Films – Part 4

In the fourth installment of The Women Of Hammer Films (Click Here for Part One), we explore the lives and careers of three more...