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...

TRON: ARES Review – We Used Smaller Words This Time

Introduction It's been fifteen years since Tron: Legacy (2010) was released, and about a hundred years since the original Tron (1982), based on how much...

ROOFMAN Review: A Light-Hearted Fantasy, Tinged With Reality

Introduction No one could ever accuse director Derek Cianfrance of being un-serious. With a filmography that includes Blue Valentine (2010), The Place Beyond the Pines...

Rodgers & Hammerstein: A Cinematic Celebration – Part 1

Introduction From Depression to Dreamscapes. Join us as Cinema Scholars starts a journey that documents the rise and times of one of the most epic...

STRANGE JOURNEY: The Story Of Rocky Horror Celebrates The Cult Classic

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is likely the most popular and celebrated cult film of all time. We've all seen it, and regardless...

PLAY DIRTY Review: A Robbery Of A Character

Introduction I was looking for something to watch the other night while feeling under the weather, and I came across Play Dirty on Prime Video...