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...

A Dress For Flying: The Glamour And Tragedy Of Marilyn Monroe

Introduction Dr. Marcus Morris, a practicing clinical psychologist in the UK, writes a Substack blog about the psychology of celebrity and stardom. He uses the...

COBWEB: An Interview With The Director And Star Of The New Horror/Thriller

Cinema Scholars interviews the director and star of Cobweb, Samuel Bodin and Woody Norman. Cobweb will be in theaters on July 21. Introduction By their very...

The Stork Club: Old Hollywood’s New York Hangout

Introduction From 1929 until 1965 famed New York City establishment, The Stork Club was one of the premier nightclubs in the world. Here movie stars...

THE MIRACLE CLUB: An Interview With Director Thaddeus O’Sullivan

Introduction Set in 1967, The Miracle Club follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O'Casey)...

John Garfield: Hollywood’s First Rebel And Enduring Star

Introduction Few fans of contemporary films will know who John Garfield was. Part of this is due to the actor’s premature death at the age...