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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...

1994: A 30 Year Anniversary Film Review Series – January

Introduction Alongside art, comedy, and music, cinema is one of the most subjective forms of media. However, since you have joined us here on...

The Making of ONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD (2019)

Introduction Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood was announced in July 2017. This was approximately ten years after the idea for the story had...

My Year In Movies – 2023 Edition: This Never Gets Old

Introduction As we approach the end of 2023, I debated on which topic to discuss at length here. The biggest story was the dual strikes...

The Past and Future of Hollywood’s CINERAMA DOME

Introduction In April 2021, Pacific Theaters and ArcLight Cinemas announced that they were ceasing all operations. Thus, effectively closing all of their approximately three hundred...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Brad Pitt

Introduction Forever labeled as the world's "best-looking" actor, and one of the "sexiest" men alive, William Bradley Pitt has spent the last four decades in...