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...

Louise Brooks – A Scholars’ Spotlight

Dancer. Movie Star. Mistress. Actress. Author. Vamp. Vixen. Victim. Lulu. Legend. Louise Brooks was all of these things and more. “The great art of films...

1994: Part Three – Forgettable Films And An Unforgettable Talent

Introduction Alongside art, comedy, and music, cinema is one of the most subjective forms of media. However, since you have joined us here on this...

SXSW 2024: Hits And Misses From This Year’s Film And TV Festival

Cinema Scholars highlights some of the hits and misses from SXSW 2024 Film and TV Festival. The annual event takes place in Austin, TX...

SXSW 2024: Highlights At The Upcoming Festival

Cinema Scholars dives into a preview of SXSW 2024. The Film and TV festival runs from Friday, March 8th through Saturday, March 16th in...

HUNTING DAZE: A Review Of The SXSW Midnighter!

Introduction Profound social commentary in film is a tricky thing to pull off without falling into the trap of virtue signaling. Virtue signaling occasionally works...