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Scholars’ Spotlight: Robert Shaw

Robert Archibald Shaw was born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, which was once a center for coal, cotton-spinning, and textile manufacturing....

From Marlowe To Rockford: A Progression To An Iconic Character

Introduction When I was a boy, my family moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Those were idyllic years. I loved living in Southern California. I...

WANNABE: ALL WASHED UP: A Roundtable Interview With The Mockumentary Makers

Introduction Hollywood loves comeback stories. Few, however, are quite as gloriously awkward or as hilariously self-inflicted as Wannabe: All Washed Up. Twenty years after Richard...

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY – The Last, Last, Last Crusade

Dear Indiana Jones Fans, First, we’d like to thank you for supporting Indiana Jones. Without fans like you, Dr. Jones’ rich world universe of movies,...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Rosalind Russell

Pre-Hollywood Years Catherine Rosalind Russell was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on June 4, 1907. She was one of seven children born to James, a lawyer,...

Tribeca 2023: Concluding Coverage From This Year’s Festival!

Introduction Cinema Scholars concludes its coverage of the 2023 Tribeca Festival. We are pleased to bring you reviews and a brief synopsis of five more...

Tribeca 2023: A Review Of This Years’ Animated Shorts

Introduction The animated selection at the Tribeca Festival 2023, this year, is curated by the returning Whoopi Goldberg. It's gratifying to consider how ‘animated shorts’...

SUPERMAN: Ranking The Movies From Worst To First

Introduction Superman is one of the most beloved superheroes in the pantheon of superheroes, but his existence on screen has been problematic. Some suggest being...