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...

Ishana Shyamalan Follows In Her Father’s Footsteps With Her Debut Feature THE WATCHERS

Cinema Scholars reviews Ishana Shyamalan’s feature directorial debut The Watchers with takeaways from a Q and A with the director following a special advance...

SEVERANCE: A Review Of The Stunning Apple TV+ Show

Introduction Every year a few television shows catch on like wildfire. Recent examples are FX/Hulu's The Bear and Netflix's incredible first season of 3 Body...

YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA Review: Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming

Introduction Early in Young Woman and the Sea, Henry Ederle (Kim Bodnia) scoffs at his wife Gertrude (Jeanette Hain) when she announces their daughters Trudy...

LENINGRAD: THE 900 DAYS – Sergio Leone’s Unmade Epic

Introduction Sergio Leone, while an iconic legend of film, had never been nominated for an Academy Award. He had received only one Golden Globe nomination...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Irwin Allen: “The Master of Disaster”

Introduction In the 1970s, Irwin Allen earned the nickname “Master of Disaster” after producing such successful films as The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering...