Articles

TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

POWER BALLAD Review: Second Chances And Missed Opportunities

Introduction I have been trying to find a way to start this review of Power Ballad ever since I saw it at SXSW. It has...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990): A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction In the spring of 1990, a group of anthropomorphic turtles emerged from the sewers and leapt onto the silver screen. Captivating audiences worldwide, Teenage...

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025) Review – Still?

Introduction With the success (I use this term loosely) of the Scream franchise’s reboot and the profitability of scary movies in general, it was inevitable...

The Rise And Fall Of The Hollywood Studio System – Part 2: Hollywood At WAR! 1939 – 1945

Introduction In 1939, Hollywood was basking in an almost mythic glow. It was the year of Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Mr....

EDDINGTON: A Review Of Ari Aster’s New Thriller

Cinema Scholars reviews Ari Aster's new thriller, Eddington. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. A24 is releasing Eddington...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Claudia Cardinale

Early Years Claudia Cardinale was born Claude Joséphine Rose Cardinale in La Goulette, French Tunisia, on April 15, 1938, to Sicilian parents. Growing up, she...