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...

Film Noir: A Critical Analysis Of The Genre

Introduction Film noir was an incredibly popular genre of film primarily in the United States that was heavily influenced by French and German film, as...

5LBs OF PRESSURE: An Interview With Writer/Director Phil Allocco!

Synopsis In this gripping action thriller, Adam (Luke Evans, The Hobbit, Beauty, and the Beast), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving sixteen...

DUNE: PART TWO Review: Sand-Witches

Introduction It dawned on me that Dune: Part Two is the first of two movies this year that will feature sandworms. I’m certain that Dune:...

Cinema During And After World War I

Introduction World War I was a critical turning point for the film industry as everything changed once the war broke out. The impacts were everlasting...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Tom Baker

Early Life Thomas Stewart Baker was born in Liverpool, England on January 20, 1934. Baker was raised in a strict and devout Catholic household, primarily...