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Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part 2

Introduction Cinema Scholars continues our multi-part series on the Carradine family's extraordinary legacy, talent, and life. Next, we will take a deep dive into Keith...

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...

Cinema Scholars Reviews GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

Cinema Scholars reviews Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which opens exclusively in theaters nationwide on November 19, 2021 courtesy of Columbia Films. Introduction It’s no secret that...

An Interview With RED STONE Writer/Director Derek Presley

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the new indie crime thriller Red Stone, and sits down with director Derek Presley to talk cinematic inspirations,...

THE BEATLES: GET BACK – A Review of Peter Jackson’s Epic Documentary

Introduction January 1969 was a rough period for the world's four most famous musicians. Brian Epstein, manager and fixer for The Beatles, had died of...

THE SPINE OF NIGHT: A Review Of The New Animated Fantasy Epic

Cinema Scholars reviews the new animated fantasy The Spine Of Night, which opens in theaters, on demand and digital October 29, 2021. Introduction When telling an epic...

SILENT NIGHT Review : Christmas Comedy Gets Dark

Featuring a wonderful ensemble and the darkest of pitch-black comedy, Camille Griffin's Silent Night will satisfy the Christmas scrooges and turn off those looking...