Articles

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 TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN – 40th Year Retrospective

Introduction Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan was released on June 4th, 1982. Despite the lukewarm reception to 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture,...

MR. MALCOLM’S LIST: A Review Of The New Regency Era Romance

Cinema Scholars reviews the new Regency Era romance Mr. Malcolm's List. Directed by Emma Holly Jones, the film stars Freida Pinto, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Zawe...

Showrunner Kathleen Robertson Talks About SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

Cinema Scholars interviews Kathleen Robertson, writer, and showrunner of the new series Swimming With Sharks, starring Diane Kruger and Kiernan Shipka. Swimming With Sharks...

The Star Studded Streets of Beverly Hills (Part 1)

Introduction Although we have covered celebrity-lined streets of Old Hollywood including Roxbury Drive and Rodeo Drive in previous articles, there are many other streets in...

THE DUKE: A Review Of Roger Michell’s Feel-Good Heist Movie

Cinema Scholars reviews Roger Michell's latest feel-good heist movie, The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. Sony Pictures Classics will release The Duke...