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SUPERGIRL Review: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly…Or Is It?

Introduction When DC Comics introduced Supergirl in 1959, she wasn't simply conceived as a female version of Superman. She was created during a period when...

THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS Aims To Continue One Of Horror’s Most Enduring Legacies

Introduction Few horror films have left a mark on popular culture quite like The Exorcist (1973). The film redefined what audiences expected from the genre....

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part Two

Introduction In part one of this retrospective, we looked back at the early years of John Carpenter's career (you can read it here!). This included...

LOVE HURTS…But In A Good Way: A Review Of The New Action Comedy

Introduction Ke Huy Quan is having quite the renaissance. After finding fame as a child actor in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)...

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...