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...

DOGMA: Kevin Smith’s Controversial Film Is Coming Back To Theaters!

Introduction In 1999, after the box-office success of his most recent film, Chasing Amy (1997), Kevin Smith decided to bring a long-gestating project to life....

EVIL DEAD BURN Is Coming For Your Souls!

Introduction The Evil Dead franchise has been a landmark in horror cinema due to its innovative blend of visceral horror, dark humor, and groundbreaking practical...

Houston, We Have A Masterpiece: The Making Of Ron Howard’s APOLLO 13

Introduction In an era dominated by big-budget science fiction and CGI spectacle, Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 (1995) stood apart as a film that dared to...

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING Review: All About Tom

Introduction Every now and then, I’ll watch a movie where my immediate reaction is “I thought it was pretty good,” then my wife will explain...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Greta Garbo

Early Years Greta Lovisa Gustafsson aka, Greta Garbo, was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 18, 1905. She was the youngest of three children born...