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...

Emerald Fennell’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS Is Bleak, Beautiful, and Devastating

Cinema Scholars reviews Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights. The Emily Brontë adaptation stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Wuthering Heights is in theaters nationwide. INTRODUCTION I would...

A Review Of The New All-Star Heist Movie CRIME 101

Cinema Scholars reviews the new heist film Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Barry Keoghan, Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo,...

THE MOMENT: Charli XCX Shines In The A24 Meta-Mockumentary

Cinema Scholars reviews The Moment, directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring Charli XCX. A24 is releasing The Moment in theaters nationwide on February 6,...

STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997): A Look Back

Introduction Over 25 years since its release, Starship Troopers (1997) is now considered a bona fide cult classic. The film's odd combination of action, innovative...

THE NIGHT MANAGER: Past, Present And Future

Introduction The first season of The Night Manager premiered in 2016 and quickly established itself as a major television success for both the BBC and...