Articles

Scholars’ Spotlight: Val Kilmer – Part One

Introduction A-list star, iconic character actor, Batman, Iceman, Morrison, cancer survivor. In an almost 40-year career, Val Kilmer had ridden the entire length of the...

DEATH OF A UNICORN Review: Say No More

Introduction Back in 2011, a friend of mine insisted I watch Cabin in the Woods. I asked what it was about, and all they would...

PRETTY WOMAN: Celebrating The 35th Anniversary Of A Timeless Romantic Classic

Introduction It’s hard to believe that Pretty Woman, the romantic comedy that has captivated audiences for over three decades, first graced movie theaters in March...

NAPOLEON Review: An Abject Failure From Top-To-Bottom

Introduction Boring, pointless, and uninspired, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon attempts to side-step the traditional biopic pratfalls but forgets to do anything remotely interesting or captivating. Scott, and...

The Secrets of Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO

Introduction In many ways, Psycho (1960) is the perfect film school movie. In addition to containing what is perhaps the most studied sequence in all...

SALTBURN: A Review Of Emerald Fennell’s Provocative Thriller At The Austin Film Festival

Cinema Scholars reviews Emerald Fennell’s provocative thriller, Saltburn. The film screened as the opening night selection for this year's Austin Film Festival, with Fennell...

Making THE MUNSTERS (1963-66)

Introduction Television writers Chris Hayward and Allan Burns were working on The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show in 1963 when they came up with the idea...

THE HOLDOVERS Review: Greatness Comes Down To Simplicity

Introduction Most movies have, "a thing." There is an essential element or characteristic that makes a particular film greater than others. Scarcely, films excel because...
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