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Scholars’ Spotlight: Jackie Gleason

Early Years On February 26, 1916, Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr., was born in New York City. He grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Stuyvesant...

BEFORE THE END: SEARCHING FOR JIM MORRISON: Filmmaker Jeff Finn Tells Us About His New Rock ‘Documystery’!

Introduction A dozen years in the making, the cryptic tagline for Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison encapsulates its investigative approach: “One Man....

Scholars’ Spotlight: The Carradine Family – Part 3

Cinema Scholars continues our Spotlight on the Carradine acting dynasty. This latest edition focuses on Robert Carradine and his niece, Martha Plimpton. You can...

MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM: A Review Of The New Comedy/Horror Film

My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) mashes up 1980s teen movies with The Exorcist (1973) and does neither justice. The film careens through frailly sketched...

CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS Review: Gnarly Holiday Fun

Introduction Christmas Bloody Christmas is a deliciously unholy union of The Terminator (1984) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). With it, writer-director Joe Begos continues his...

LIFE UPSIDE DOWN: A Review Of The New Bob Odenkirk Film

Introduction Cecilia Miniucchi’s new ‘romantic comedy’ Life Upside Down stars Bob Odenkirk, Danny Huston, Radha Mitchell, and Rosie Fellner. The director's slice of lockdown life is...

Five Anticipated Streaming Series Returning In 2023!

Introduction One might say that the Golden Age of Streaming Television is upon us. 2022 was a banner year for the medium, producing fantastic television...

SWALLOWED: Writer/Director Carter Smith Talks About Making The LGBTQIA+ Horror/Thriller

Cinema Scholars interviews writer/director Carter Smith about his new LGBTQIA+ horror/thriller Swallowed. The film stars Cooper Koch, Jose Colon, Jena Malone, and Mark Patton....
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