Articles

Scholars’ Spotlight: Robert Shaw

Robert Archibald Shaw was born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, which was once a center for coal, cotton-spinning, and textile manufacturing....

From Marlowe To Rockford: A Progression To An Iconic Character

Introduction When I was a boy, my family moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Those were idyllic years. I loved living in Southern California. I...

WANNABE: ALL WASHED UP: A Roundtable Interview With The Mockumentary Makers

Introduction Hollywood loves comeback stories. Few, however, are quite as gloriously awkward or as hilariously self-inflicted as Wannabe: All Washed Up. Twenty years after Richard...

BRING HER BACK: Our Review Plus Q & A With The Directors Of A24’s Latest Chiller

Cinema Scholars recently attended a special screening of A24's latest chiller, Bring Her Back. Directing duo Michael Phillipou and Danny Phillipou were in attendance...

“LILO & STITCH (2025) Review: Open Your Eyes Wide And Say Ahhh

Introduction I was in college when the original Lilo & Stitch (2002) was released, so no, I didn’t see it back when it came out....

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...