Articles

Scholars’ Spotlight: Paul Thomas Anderson

Introduction Since his first feature hit theaters in 1996, Paul Thomas Anderson has built a body of work that stands apart from most of what...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Robert Shaw

Robert Archibald Shaw was born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, which was once a center for coal, cotton-spinning, and textile manufacturing....

From Marlowe To Rockford: A Progression To An Iconic Character

Introduction When I was a boy, my family moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Those were idyllic years. I loved living in Southern California. I...

THE GOOD HALF Interviews Part One: Elisabeth Shue!

Meeting Elisabeth Shue (Lily Wheeland) Elisabeth Shue, currently starring in The Good Half, is a renowned American actor, best known for her roles in numerous...

Top 50 Favorite Films: The Poll Results – Part II

Introduction As Cinema Scholars rolls along into its second year, we thought this would be a good time to reach out to you, the readers,...

18 1/2: A Review Of Dan Mirvish’s New Watergate Film

Introduction The Watergate Hotel break-in that took place in June 1972 was one of the biggest screwups in American political history. Its story, and the...

Greystone Mansion: The History Of Hollywood’s Favorite Estate

Introduction Over the decades, countless movies and television shows have been shot at the legendary Greystone Mansion. Nestled in the Beverly Hills community, this lavish...

Ray Liotta Always Delivers

Voiceover is a risky business in filmmaking. It too easily transforms into a crutch, a get-out-of-jail-free card for narrative gaps. Or, an actor loses...