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...

CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS Review: Gnarly Holiday Fun

Introduction Christmas Bloody Christmas is a deliciously unholy union of The Terminator (1984) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). With it, writer-director Joe Begos continues his...

LIFE UPSIDE DOWN: A Review Of The New Bob Odenkirk Film

Introduction Cecilia Miniucchi’s new ‘romantic comedy’ Life Upside Down stars Bob Odenkirk, Danny Huston, Radha Mitchell, and Rosie Fellner. The director's slice of lockdown life is...

RENFIELD Review: All Bite And No Bark

Introduction Six years ago, Universal Studios attempted to start a franchise called Dark Universe that was supposed to feature a bunch of classic horror characters....

ATX TV Festival: Highlights From “Season 12” Of The Annual Event For Television Fans

Cinema Scholars reports back from "Season 12" of the ATX TV Festival. The annual event for television fans takes place over four days in...

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989): An Emotional Review

Introduction Dripping with Southern charm, the dramedy Steel Magnolias (1989) has remained a beloved household favorite through the decades. Written by Robert Harling as a...