Introduction
I recently reviewed the first two episodes of Mike Flanagan’s new production of Carrie. One of the central themes of Carrie is the cruelty...
Cinema Scholars interviews Petunia writer/director Alec C. Cohen and star Charlie McDermott at the Austin Film Festival. The film celebrated its world premiere at...
Introduction
James Whitmore said, "The documentary form is something we need more than almost anything else." Today, that statement is truer than ever. So it...
Creator Norman Lear’s intention with All in the Family was that audiences would recognize Archie Bunker’s bigotry as satire. In a way, the character...
Introduction
You frequently hear the term "they don't make 'em like they used to" when it comes to modern film. Padraic McKinley's The Weight attempts...
