Articles

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part I

Introduction The Carradine family's legacy in American cinema and television spans generations with accomplished actors such as John Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Martha...

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...

ALIENS (1986): A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

Aliens, blasted into theaters in 1986, just over 35 years ago. The film was directed by James Cameron (Titanic, True Lies) and starred the...

Christmas In July! THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)

Whether you love or despise them, holiday movies have been an institution in cinema. This was long before Bing Crosby crooned about his love...

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Review: A Modern American Classic

Introduction Director Paul Thomas Anderson has nothing more to prove, but that doesn't stop him from making another bona fide masterpiece. With One Battle After...

The Garden of Allah: Old Hollywood’s Hedonistic Home

“Yes, I’ve a wonderful home out near Laurel Canyon, where there are a swimming pool and five fireplaces and even chickens in the back...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Sharon Tate

Early Years Sharon Tate was born on January 24, 1943, in Dallas, Texas. An Army brat, Tate had lived in six different cities by the...