Articles

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...

MUFASA: THE LION KING Review: Nothing To Sing Home About

Introduction As 2024 draws to a close, we’re left with the annual end-of-year fireworks in the form of Xmas movie releases. One last splurge of...

OBSESSED WITH LIGHT: We Interview The Co-Directors Of The New Art and Dance Documentary!

Introduction Obsessed with Light is a new documentary film that tells the story of American performer Loie Fuller (1862-1928), a pioneer of dance, stage lighting,...

THE LAST SHOWGIRL: A Review Of Gia Coppola’s Powerful New Drama

Cinema Scholars reviews Gia Coppola's new drama The Last Showgirl. The film stars Pamela Anderson and Dave Bautista with support from Jamie Lee Curtis,...

KRAVEN THE HUNTER Review: Don’t Forget To Wipe

Introduction It was less than two months ago when, in my review of Venom: The Last Dance, I advised the folks at Sony to keep...

PINK FLOYD – THE WALL: The Making Of A Rock Movie Classic

Beginnings The rock and roll film genre has a checkered history. Since 1955’s Rock Around the Clock, it has been peppered with vacuous entertainment designed...