Articles

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...

HOW TO MAKE A KILLING Review: Misplaced Energy

Introduction The elements present in John Patton Ford's How to Make a Killing should combine for an effective black comedy, or a light drama, or...

Director Angel Gracia Talks About HOW THE GRINGO STOLE CHRISTMAS

Cinema Scholars interviews Angel Gracia, the director of How The Gringo Stole Christmas. The holiday comedy stars George Lopez, Jack Kilmer, Emily Tosta, and...

SCARFACE (1983) – A 40th Anniversary Oral History

Introduction There are very few films that scream 1980s excess as much as Scarface (1983) does. From its excessive and glorifying use of cocaine and...

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES Review – Cold As Ice

Introduction The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel, set sixty-four years prior to the events of The Hunger Games. My...

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Review – Road Trip

Introduction In Hollywood’s never-ending quest to milk every franchise into a desiccated husk, they present to us Trolls Band Together. While being the third film...

THE JOB OF SONGS: An Interview With Director Lila Schmitz

Introduction On the west coast of Ireland, a community of musicians seeks joy and connection through music as they face a modernizing world. Synopsis The Job of...