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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...

MOANA 2 Review: Swimming In Circles

Introduction The story was over. Moana had saved her people from starving to death by restoring Te Fiti’s heart. And as a bonus prize, she...

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES: A Thanksgiving Retro Review

Few films have endured better than John Hughes' 1987 classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The film features two pitch-perfect performances from its stars Steve...

IT FOLLOWS: The Making Of An Indie Horror Classic

Introduction With the success of the Smile franchise which is poised to haunt our dreams for many years to come, we thought we would celebrate...

HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING – A Retrospective Review

Introduction Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert is generally seen by many as one of the worst mainstream...

WICKED Review: A Discovery Of Witches

Introduction I’m not a big fan of origin stories featuring villains. They always start out with the villain being good and, later, either being misunderstood...