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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Veronica Lake

Early Years Born Constance Frances Marie Ockelman in Brooklyn, New York on November 14, 1922, Veronica Lake came from a modest, working-class family. At the...

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN: A Retro Review

Following the recent death of William Hurt, Cinema Scholars thought of no better time to present a retrospective review of Kiss of the Spider...

Aline: A Review of the Unofficial Celine Dion Biopic

Introduction Dizzying and heartwarming, Aline pays homage to the love story of Celine Dion and her husband Rene. This is done through its barely fictionalized...

FATHER STU Review: Mark Wahlberg As A Priest Is A Watchable Mess

Introduction Rosalind Ross' Father Stu can't decide what film it wants to be. Is it the unorthodox story of a man coming to terms with...

Tod Browning and the Making of FREAKS

Introduction Freaks is today recognized as one of the most disturbing, bizarre, and unforgettable films ever made. The fact that it was produced way back...