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...

An Interview with STAR TREK and SPACE CADET Science Advisor Erin Macdonald!

Introduction  Erin Macdonald (PhD, Astrophysics) is a writer, speaker, producer, and science advisor, best known for her current work as the official science advisor for...

Oscar Nominations 2022: 10 Major Takeaways

Early Tuesday morning, Hollywood entered the final stretch of this year’s awards season with the 2022 Oscar nominations announcement. Leslie Jordan and Tracee Ellis...

THE GODFATHER: A 50th Anniversary Celebration – Part Two

Introduction We hope that you enjoyed the first part of Cinema Scholars' 50th-anniversary celebration of Francis Ford Coppola's groundbreaking 1972 film, The Godfather. In case...

Bond Girls: A Scholars’ Spotlight (Part 4)

Introduction In part 4 of our ongoing Bond Girl series, we head back to the beginning of the Sean Connery era for biographies of Ursula...

SORCERER (1977): A Cinema Scholars Retro Review

Though better known for its production issues, William Friedkin's Sorcerer  (1977) puts on a masterful display of non-stop tension that personifies the filmmaking sensibilities...