Articles

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...

LIFT: An Interview With Oscar Nominated Director David Petersen

Introduction Award-winning documentary LIFT, directed by Academy Award Nominee David Petersen, is a moving documentary that shines a spotlight on the transformative power of dance...

A MILLION MILES AWAY: An Interview With Producers Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes

Cinema Scholars interviews A Million Miles Away producers Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes. A Million Miles Away launches globally on Prime Video on September...

THE MOUNTAIN: An Interview With Director Thomas Salvador

Introduction Pierre (Salvador), a Parisian engineer, goes to the Alps for his work. Irresistibly attracted by the beauty of the mountains, he sets up a...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

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

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 Review – Now With More Greece

Everyone has that relative who loves nothing more than to set up a slide show for two hours of show-and-tell about their recent trip...