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...

LOST: A Reopening Of The Eye – Part II

Introduction Last week, Cinema Scholars explored the unique and unusual way that the 2004 ABC primetime drama LOST came to be. From network executive Lloyd Braun's vision...

PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND – A Review Of Nic Cage’s Latest Action Film

Returning to the unhinged film persona he has grown into for the last decade, Nicolas Cage stars in Prisoners of the Ghostland. Directed by...

Bob Hope and The Cleveland Indians: A Love Story

Although Bob Hope was born in London, England, and lived for decades in the State of California, Hope was always a Clevelander at heart. Bob...

THX 1138 – A 50th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction Released in March 1971, George Lucas's directorial debut THX 1138 has gone on to become a dystopian science fiction classic. The film, produced by...

LADY OF THE MANOR: A Review Of The New Ghostly Comedy

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the new comedy Lady of the Manor. The film is written and directed by Justin Long and Christian...