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...

THE ROSES Review: They Love Me, They Love Me Not, But In British

Introduction I won’t bury the lead. Yes, The Roses is a remake of the 1989 film The War of the Roses. No, it’s not a...

THE PREMIERE: A Conversation With Sam Pezzullo, Star And Co-Director Of The Hilarious Mockumentary

Introduction The Premiere is a mockumentary about a narcissistic theater producer, Sam (played by Pezzullo himself), who creates a documentary about his journey to stage...

HIGHEST 2 LOWEST Review: Spike Lee’s Latest Can’t Maintain The Complexity, But Is Always Entertaining

Introduction Undeniably entertaining, Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest proves Lee and Denzel Washington continue to have the collaborative juices flowing, despite more complex themes being...

NOBODY 2 Review: For Better Or For Worse

Introduction Before attending the screening for Nobody 2, I decided to watch Nobody (2021). Literally, the night before the screening is when I watched it. That way,...

SCARFACE (1983): The Journey From Print To Screen

Introduction Recognized today as an iconic touchstone in the history of the gangster film, Scarface (1983), along with The Godfather (1972) and Goodfellas (1990), form...