Articles

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part One

Introduction When I think of my favorite directors, the list usually begins with easy choices like Spielberg or Scorsese before winding its way through directors...

A Review Of Olivia Wilde’s New Romantic Dramedy THE INVITE

Cinema Scholars reviews the new film The Invite. Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. A24 is releasing...

MARSHALS Actor Darren Darnborough on Cannes, Vertical Storytelling and Building Communities in Hollywood

Introduction Some actors build careers. Then there are actors who build ecosystems. Spend five minutes talking to Darren Darnborough, and it quickly becomes apparent that...

MILLER’S GIRL: An Interview With Writer/Director Jade Halley Bartlett

Cinema Scholars interviews Jade Halley Bartlett, writer/director of the new psychological thriller Miller's Girl. Lionsgate released Miller's Girl exclusively in theaters on January 26,...

SCRAMBLED: An Interview With Writer/Director/Star Leah McKendrick!

Synopsis In Scrambled, quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick) constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates. When she begins to feel...

NAPOLEON – Stanley Kubrick’s Unmade Masterpiece

Introduction When thinking about what Stanley Kubrick's unrealized and unmade Napoleon might have been like, one thinks about how his incredible use of natural lighting...

Grauman’s Movie Palaces to the Stars

Introduction Sid Grauman was a showman. Originally starting out promoting boxing matches in the Yukon, and then moving on to Vaudeville in Northern California, Grauman...

THE BEEKEEPER Review: Call Of Duty

Introduction The thing I love about January action movies is recognizing how little care is put into them. That isn’t me being mean. Imagine a...