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...

THE GODFATHER PART II (1974): The Making Of A Masterpiece

Introduction The number of sequel films that are considered superior to their original counterparts can likely be counted on one hand. Very often it's also...

WONKA (2023) Review: Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates

Introduction It’s the holidays and you know what that means...mystery chocolates. I suppose it’s also a time for family and gifts and arguments. But nothing...

POSSESSION (1981): A Retro Review

Over forty years later, Andrzej Żuławski's Possession (1981) provides a genre mashup to remember. Part psychological drama and part slasher movie, stars Isabelle Adjani...

MONOLITH: An Interview With Star Lily Sullivan And Director Matt Vesely!

Synopsis In the new sci-fi/horror film Monolith, while trying to salvage her career, a disgraced journalist (played by Evil Dead Rise’s new Scream Queen, Lily...

REACHER: The Hits And Misses Of Amazon Prime’s Popular Series

Introduction Jack Reacher (2012) and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) were not bad films. They were 'above average' Tom Cruise vehicles with frequent collaborator...