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...

THE CELLAR: A Review of the Atmospheric Horror Film

Introduction Written and directed by Brendan Muldowney, The Cellar is an atmospheric horror film about a family that moves into a strange old house. Replete...

DUAL (2022) Review: Sci-fi Satire Shines

Introduction  Writer-director Riley Stearns returns to pitch-black humor this time with a sci-fi twist, in Dual (2022). Featuring a binary performance from star Karen Gillan,...

THE AVIARY (2022) Review: A Solid Desert Thriller

A taut two-hander, The Aviary (2022) zooms in on two women’s attempted escape from a remote cult compound. While the film doesn’t reinvent the...

SQUEAL: A Review Of Aik Karapetian’s Dark Fairy Tale

Aik Karapetian’s dark fairy tale feature, Squeal, is as elegantly layered as it is disturbing. With a sophisticated touch, the film explores heavy concepts...

MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM: A Review Of The New Comedy/Horror Film

My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) mashes up 1980s teen movies with The Exorcist (1973) and does neither justice. The film careens through frailly sketched...