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SUPERGIRL Review: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly…Or Is It?

Introduction When DC Comics introduced Supergirl in 1959, she wasn't simply conceived as a female version of Superman. She was created during a period when...

THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS Aims To Continue One Of Horror’s Most Enduring Legacies

Introduction Few horror films have left a mark on popular culture quite like The Exorcist (1973). The film redefined what audiences expected from the genre....

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part Two

Introduction In part one of this retrospective, we looked back at the early years of John Carpenter's career (you can read it here!). This included...

The History of Warner Brothers Animation (1929-1940)

Introduction How did animation start at Warner Brothers, and what factors led to its evolution over the ensuing years? It's a long story. A story...

Wagon Train To The Stars: The Making of STAR TREK (1964-1966)

In 1964, pop culture would change forever. The Beatles led the British invasion of America, James Bond became a global phenomenon in Goldfinger, and...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Cinematographer Michael Chapman

Legendary cinematographer Michael Chapman passed away at the age of 84 in September 2020 due to congestive heart failure. Chapman, whose name perhaps was...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Cinematographer Gilbert Taylor

Multiple award-winning cinematographer Gilbert Taylor was born in Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, England, in 1914. Although his name may not be something you immediately recognize,...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Gary Kurtz – Part Two

Part Two: 1982 - 2018 The Dark Crystal Leaving Star Wars and Lucasfilm behind him, Kurtz joined forces with Jim Henson on 1982’s The Dark Crystal....