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...

BEING THE RICARDOS: A Cinema Scholars Review

Writer/director Aaron Sorkin is no stranger to historical drama and Being the Ricardos adds to the list.  With a deft ensemble and a dynamite...

ENCOUNTER – A Review Of The New Riz Ahmed Thriller

Introduction Riz Ahmed has emerged as a consistently dynamic and exceptional leading man. Michael Pearce's Encounter is a thriller that showcases Ahmed in a tale of...

DRIVE MY CAR – A Review Of Hamaguchi’s Elegant Epic

Introduction Written and directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi from a Haruki Murakami story, Drive My Car is an elegant epic. Not in the sense of an...

SWAN SONG Review: Sci-Fi Gets Sad With Mahershala Ali

Introduction Delicate and sentimental, Benjamin Cleary's Swan Song gives two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali a showcase performance in this adult drama.  Featuring strong supporting performances...

THE TENDER BAR – A Review Of George Clooney’s Latest Film

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the coming-of-age memoir adaptation, The Tender Bar. Directed by George Clooney, the film stars Ben Affleck, Lily Rabe,...