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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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Brigitte Bardot

Early Life Brigitte Bardot was born in Paris, France on September 28, 1934, to an upper-middle-class family. As a child, she began to study ballet....

THE EXORCIST – The Story Of A Cursed Production

Introduction Throughout the history of the moving image, there have been a handful of films classified as a "phenomenon." Examples of this are The Godfather...

JULES: Director Marc Turtletaub Talks About His Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars interviews Marc Turtletaub, director of the new sci-fi charmer Jules. The film stars Sir Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, and Jane Curtin....

KING ON SCREEN: Director Daphné Baiwir Talks Stephen King!

Introduction In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than fifty directors have adapted the master of...

THE FUGITIVE (1993): A 30th Anniversary Retrospective

A superstar completing an unprecedented sixteen-year run. An established character actor on the edge of awards glory, and a director who threw out the...