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Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part 2

Introduction Cinema Scholars continues our multi-part series on the Carradine family's extraordinary legacy, talent, and life. Next, we will take a deep dive into Keith...

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...

LANDMAN Series Review: Taylor Sheridan Strikes Oil…Again

Introduction Considering his monumental output over the last decade in both writing, directing, and being a showrunner, one might think Taylor Sheridan was able to...

My Year In Movies – 2024 Edition: Trending Down

Introduction A favorite pastime of film industry journalists is predicting the demise of cinema. I’ve written several times about how much hooey that was back...

THE BRUTALIST Review: Small-Scale Turned Into Epic Brilliance

Introduction Epic in scope, but smaller in scale, director Brady Corbet manages a small miracle in turning his new film The Brutalist into a grand...

Spotlight On ATX Indies: EASY DIGGING And THE TALE OF TEXAS POOL

Though it's known as the music capital of the world, Austin, Texas, has also been a haven for independent filmmakers ever since Tobe Hooper...

HERETIC Review: The Hugh Grant Renaissance Continues!

Introduction As 2024 nears its end, one thing is for certain in the oft-debated world of film, the Grant-aissance is going strong. It's hard to...