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RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

1994: Part Two – February…Meet Jim Carrey

Introduction Alongside art, comedy, and music, cinema is one of the most subjective forms of media. However, since you have joined us here on this...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Audrey Hepburn

The Early Years Born Audrey Kathleen Ruston, Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium. Her mother, Baroness Ella van Heemstra, was...

Scholars Spotlight: Harry Cohn, The Meanest Man In Hollywood

Introduction As the head of Columbia Pictures, Harry Cohn earned a reputation as "the meanest man in Hollywood." The stories around his conduct are the...

THE GODFATHER PART II (1974): The Making Of A Masterpiece

Introduction The number of sequel films that are considered superior to their original counterparts can likely be counted on one hand. Very often it's also...

WONKA (2023) Review: Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates

Introduction It’s the holidays and you know what that means...mystery chocolates. I suppose it’s also a time for family and gifts and arguments. But nothing...
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