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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...

The Making of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925)

Introduction Universal Studios has been synonymous with high-quality horror movies for almost its entire existence. Although 1923's The Hunchback of Notre Dame could be considered...

Fantastic Fest 2021: Director Eric McEver Talks IKÉ BOYS

Introduction Fantastic Fest has become one of the most renowned genre film festivals in the exhibition game. Even with scaled-back scheduling due to the pandemic,...

Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy In Horror

Introduction Back in 2009 Michael Mallory's book Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror was released. The picture-filled book covered the history of the monster...

SEANCE (2021): A Review of Simon Barrett’s Boarding School Mystery.

Cinema Scholars' presents a reviews of Séance, the 2021 supernatural slasher by Simon Barrett. This is Barrett's feature length directorial debut. Introduction: Simon Barrett became a...

DEMENTIA 13 (1963): Director’s Cut Blu-ray Review

Introduction By the early 1960's, 5-time Academy Award winning director Francis Ford Coppola had finished his undergrad at Hofstra University. After Hofstra, Coppola attended UCLA...