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INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – A Retro Review

Sequels In many instances, sequels are automatically looked upon with a certain distaste. Perhaps it’s impossible to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Maybe it’s...

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...

MILLERS IN MARRIAGE: Julianna Margulies And Gretchen Mol Discuss Their New Family Drama!

Introduction Edward Burns has been an indie staple since his arrival on the scene in 1995 with his breakout hit The Brothers McMullen. Featuring relatable...

UPPERCUT: The Legendary Joanna Cassidy Chats About Her New Boxing Drama!

Synopsis Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames, Luise Großmann, and Joanna Cassidy star in Uppercut, an electrifying film about Toni (Großmann), a determined female boxer trying...

HOWLING VILLAGE – A Review Of Shimizu’s Latest Horror Film

Cinema Scholars reviews Takashi Shimizu's (The Grudge movies) latest horror film Howling Village, starring Ryôta Bandô, Rinka Ôtani, Ayaka Miyoshi, Megumi Okina, and Renji...

SLAMDANCE FESTIVAL: Director Agnieszka Zwiefka Talks About Her Documentary SILENT TREES

Synopsis Silent Trees introduces us to Runa, a 16-year-old Kurdish refugee and her family who have been stranded in an icy forest in the Belarusian-Polish...

THE COEN BROTHERS: Together Again And Making A Horror Movie!

Introduction Hitchcock, Kubrick, Scorsese, PTA, and The Coen Brothers. Names synonymous with not just filmmaking, but GREAT filmmaking. Joel Daniel and Ethan Jesse Coen, for...