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...

Five Films That We’re Looking Forward To In 2021

Even with the cinemas largely closed for much of 2020 and part of 2021, we were still able to take in, and enjoy a...

Hollywood History – The Marion Davies Beach House

"(It was) the biggest house on the beach—the beach between San Diego and Vancouver" - Colleen Moore The Hearsts The opulent Santa Monica home tycoon William...

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) – A Retro Review

Cinema Scholars presents a retro review for the 1951 science-fiction classic film The Day The Earth Stood Still. Directed by Robert Wise and starring...

Vintage L.A.’s Alison Martino Takes Us Down Memory Lane

Cinema Scholars recently sat down for a chat with television producer, columnist, and historian Alison Martino to discuss Old Hollywood, growing up in Beverly...

Paul Thomas Anderson – Past, Present and Future

Introduction There are certain "event" directors, where when their film is pending release, it's considered a "must-see" event. Regardless of whether it turns out to...