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...

SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Making of the Billy Wilder Classic

Premise Before legendary director Billy Wilder had moved to Los Angeles and began to direct iconic Hollywood movies, he was a big fan of them....

Revisiting Austin Film Festival Darling RE: UNITING Ahead Of Its Upcoming Release

Cinema Scholars revisits our interview with Re: Uniting writer/director Laura Adkin as well as costars Bronwen Smith and Michelle Harrison at this year's Austin...

THE GARFIELD MOVIE (2024) Review

Introduction After Garfield (Chris Pratt) unexpectedly reunites with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic (Samuel L. Jackson), he and his canine friend Odie are...

IF Review: Imagine That

Introduction I never had an imaginary friend (IF) as a kid. That’s probably because I watched enough scary movies when I was young that an...

DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004) – A 20th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Some may say that Zack Snyder's now classic action/horror film Dawn of the Dead (2004) was a success despite itself. Examining all of the...