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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...

Tribeca Festival 2023: This Years Five Most Anticipated Films!

Introduction In 2002, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival. This was a direct response to the horrific attacks of...

THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER: An Interview With Star Denzel Whitaker

Introduction Death is ever present in Vicaria's world - violence, police brutality, substance abuse and after watching her mother and brother succumb, she's had enough....

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: A 25th Anniversary Oral History

Introduction In a decade that saw him direct Jurassic Park (1993), Schindler's List (1993), and Amistad (1997), Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998) may be...

THE BOOGEYMAN (2023) Review: Reliving Childhood Fears

Introduction My first scary movie was the original Poltergeist (1982). I was around eight years old at the time and my dad thought it would...

Cinema Scholars’ Fifty Favorite Performers Poll Results!

Cinema Scholars recently conducted a poll on social media where we asked people to provide their ten favorite performers (actors and actresses in one...