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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...

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI – The Five Key Character Conceits

Introduction When it first came out five years ago, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) polarized audiences – and continues to polarize audiences to this...

GOODNIGHT MOMMY: A Review Of The Naomi Watts-Starring Remake

Introduction Effectively creepy, but ultimately lacking in anything to distinguish from its 2014 Australian predecessor, Matt Sobel's Goodnight Mommy is slight. Though it might pique...

THE OLD MAN: A Review Of The New Jeff Bridges Series

Introduction The Old Man, which airs on Thursdays on the FX network, halted production back in 2020. At the time, its star, Oscar-winning actor Jeff...

The STAR WARS Conundrum: A Retrospective Analysis

Introduction Star Wars was once a pop culture deity with fans falling to their knees in reverence. However, that's changing. The franchise is being proven...

Bond Girls: A Scholars’ Spotlight (Part 5)

Cinema Scholars presents this fifth installment of our Bond Girls series (Click Here for Part 1). This time we take a look at three...