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JAWS At 50: The Shark That Still Won’t Quit

Introduction Half a century ago, a great white shark chomped its way into the cultural zeitgeist, forever reshaping the landscape of American cinema. Cinema Scholars...

“Death Doesn’t Like to Be Cheated”: A 25th Anniversary Retrospective On FINAL DESTINATION

Introduction When Final Destination premiered in Spring 2000, it arrived quietly, without the hype of a franchise in waiting. A high-concept thriller from X-Files veterans...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Burt Reynolds

Early Years Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan, on February 11, 1936. Reynolds had a nomadic childhood because his father was in...

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989): An Emotional Review

Introduction Dripping with Southern charm, the dramedy Steel Magnolias (1989) has remained a beloved household favorite through the decades. Written by Robert Harling as a...

STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997): A Look Back

Introduction Over 25 years since its release, Starship Troopers (1997) is now considered a bona fide cult classic. The film's odd combination of action, innovative...
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