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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: Steve McQueen

Early Years Terrence Stephen McQueen was born on the outskirts of Indianapolis, Indiana on March 24, 1930. McQueen's father, William, was a flying circus stunt...

SILO Season One Review: Another Winner For Apple TV+

Introduction The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG AFTRA) are both on...

BABYLON 5: A Thirtieth Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction It was the year 1987 and writer/producer J. Michael Straczynski came up with a concept for a television story that had not been tried...

SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959): A Critical Analysis

Introduction Some Like It Hot (1959) is a comedy film by famed director Billy Wilder, who also directed titles such as Double Indemnity (1944) and...

James Bond on Horseback: The Making of THE WILD WILD WEST (1965-69)

Two of the most popular genres in television in the mid-1960s were spies and Westerns. So it made perfect sense to combine the pair...