Articles

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part II

Introduction If Part I of our series was the story of an ascent, then Part II is the story of orbit. Join us as we...

SXSW Film & TV: Three Rom-Coms, Three Very Different Results

Cinema Scholars offers the final installment of our coverage from the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2026, taking a look at three very different...

The Performance of a Lifetime: Celebrating 30 Years of THE BIRDCAGE

Introduction In the spring of 1996, a vibrant, pastel-hued whirlwind touched down in South Beach, Miami, and changed the landscape of mainstream American comedy forever....

Scholars’ Spotlight: Photographer George Hurrell

Introduction George Hurrell is the definitive photographer of Hollywood’s Golden Age. A master of black and white photography whose expertise in contrast and shadows was...

JOCKEY: A Review Of The Soulful Horse Racing Drama

Like The Wrestler, only with horseracing, Clint Bentley's Jockey gives the life of jockeys insight and soul, while also showcasing longtime character actor Clifton...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Francoise Dorléac and Catherine Deneuve

June 26, 1967 Francoise Dorléac was on top of the world in the summer of 1967 and June 26th should have been no exception. Just...

Elvis Presley’s California Homes

Introduction The house that Elvis Presley is most closely associated with is, of course, Graceland. However, The King spent a considerable amount of time in...

FINCH: Review Of The Tom Hanks AppleTV+ Drama

Proving Tom Hanks can still carry a film on his shoulders, Miguel Sapochnik's Finch is an enjoyable and sentimental journey that shows the love...