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 SOUND: We Chat With Writer/Director Brendan Devane About His New High-Altitude Horror!

Introduction In the terrifying horror thriller The Sound, a world-class group of climbers is granted access to the Forbidden Wall, a mysterious rock face that...

Review: A Great Cast And Fun Wedding Gags Can’t Save BRIDE HARD

Cinema Scholars reviews the new action/comedy Bride Hard, directed by Simon West. The film stars Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky, Justin Hartley, and...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Paul Newman

Early Life Paul Newman was born in the Cleveland, Ohio, suburb of Shaker Heights on January 25, 1925. Although Newman's father, Arthur Sr., was Jewish,...

SE7EN Turns 30: Revisiting David Fincher’s Dark Masterpiece

Introduction It’s hard to believe that David Fincher’s Se7en has been around for thirty years. Released in September 1995, the film continues to hold the...

LEMONADE BLESSING: We Meet Writer/Director Chris Merola At Tribeca 2025!

Introduction In Lemonade Blessing, John (Jake Ryan), a student, is abruptly enrolled in a private Catholic high school by his devout mother. He soon falls...