Articles

GROUNDSWELL: A Review Of The New Environmental Documentary

Introduction Groundswell is the final installment of a trilogy designed to give the audience hope that we can save the environment, and the answer is...

TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

ANUJA: Director Adam J. Graves Talks His Oscar-Nominated Short Film!

Introduction Scholar, philosopher, and now Oscar-nominated filmmaker Adam J. Graves is living the big time with his Oscar-nominated short film Anuja. I recently spoke with...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Spencer Tracy – Part Two

Tracy and Hepburn Spencer Tracy was at the top of his craft and a major player in the industry when he made his first picture with...

A LIEN: Directors Sam And David Cutler-Kruetz Discuss Their Oscar-Nominated Short Film!

Introduction Directors Sam and David Cutler-Kruetz are newly minted Oscar nominees with their short film A Lien. Recently, I spoke with the pair about their...

HEART EYES Review: To Scream Or Not To Scream

Introduction Cult classics are movies that gain a following of devoted fans well after the movie is released. There are many different types of cult...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Spencer Tracy – Part One

Introduction Many famous people have often stated that gaining the respect of their peers is frequently the most satisfying reward for achieving excellence in their...