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...

STAR TREK: PICARD – Season Three Review

An Introduction I love Star Trek. Ever since seeing The Original Series as a kid, Star Trek has captured my imagination. Swashbuckling heroes. Tales of morality....

An Interview With The Legendary Lance Henriksen!

Introduction With today being his 83rd birthday, Cinema Scholars celebrates the career of Lance Henriksen. With 260-plus roles to his name, an online business selling...

Our Q&A With Old Hollywood Biographer Lara Gabrielle

Introduction We had the pleasure of sitting down recently with acclaimed Old Hollywood biographer Lara Gabrielle (Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies)...

CRIES AND WHISPERS (1973): A 50th Anniversary Retro Review

Introduction Intense, contained, expertly performed, and haunting, Ingmar Bergman's Cries and Whispers (1972) goes many levels deep to show the selfishness of humanity while monstrosities happen...

THE ARTIFICE GIRL: An Interview With Writer/Director Franklin Ritch

Introduction The Artifice Girl is directed and written by Franklin Ritch in his feature film debut. The film stars Tatum Matthews (The Waltons: Homecoming),...