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...

RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

RIFF RAFF: An Interview With Director Dito Montiel About The Star-Studded Cast!

Introduction & Synopsis Oscar nominees Bill Murray and Ed Harris star alongside Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge and Pete Davidson in Riff Raff, a darkly comic...

THE AMATEUR Review: Not Bad, Rookie. Not Bad At All

Introduction My son is old enough now (twelve) that I feel comfortable bringing him to more adult-oriented movies. Maturity is definitely not an issue with...