Articles

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...

The Golden Year Of Television: A Celebration

 Introduction September 1970. This started the Golden Year for American network television, specifically, half-hour sitcoms. This retrospective looks back at that time, over 55 years...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Artist Jack Davis

Early Life Jack Davis was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December, 2 1924. He began drawing at an early age and was published in Tip...

THE MANOR (2021) – A Review Of The New Blumhouse Film

Introduction The Manor is writer-director Axelle Carolyn's second feature film (a follow-up to 2013’s Soulmate). It's also the eighth and final installment in Amazon’s popular...

Spook Central Recommended Viewings: Bad, Bad Mommas

In this Spook Central column, we take on the most terrifying trope of them all: "The Evil Mom." This trope stirs our most profound...

NEEDLE IN A TIMESTACK: A Review Of John Ridley’s Sci-fi Romance

Cinema Scholars presents a review of the new John Ridley science fiction romance Needle In A Timestack starring Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Orlando...

Cinema Scholars Chats With Donald Mowat – Makeup Department Head on DUNE

Donald Mowat has had an illustrious career and is an amazing talent in the field of movie makeup. His latest job is being the...