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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...

BIG GOLD BRICK: An Interview With Writer/Director Brian Petsos

Cinema Scholars interviews writer/director Brian Petsos about his new comedy/fantasy Big Gold Brick, starring Emory Cohen, Andy Garcia, and Oscar Issac. Samuel Goldwyn Films...

FAMILY SQUARES Review: Comedy and Drama Unravel Over Zoom

Introduction The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced filmmakers to adjust styles. Director Stephanie Laing uses the lockdown as a backdrop for her (mostly) Zoom setting...

FRESH Review: Hulu Film Reveals The “Horrors” Of Modern Dating

Messed up and memorable, Mimi Cave's FRESH combines the horrors of modern dating with actual horrors, featuring a pair of memorable performances from Sebastian...

THE SKIN I LIVE IN: How Pedro Almodovar’s Film Has Changed a Decade Later

Introduction Looking at the poster for The Skin I Live In (2011), one might think that it was a Spanish remake of Eyes without A...

1883: Season One Review of the YELLOWSTONE Prequel

Premise The Paramount+ series 1883 is a prequel to the smash hit show Yellowstone which is currently airing on the Paramount Network, and streaming on...