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...

The Making Of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

If it weren't for a pair of decisions by Steven Spielberg in the late 1970s/early 1980s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) would have never made...

OKIE: We Meet The Creative Team Behind The New Indie Drama!

Introduction In Okie, Louie, an acclaimed writer, returns to his dilapidated hometown after his father’s death. Confronted with a deluge of people from his past,...

RED ONE Review: On Johnson, On Evans, On Liu, And On Simmons!

Introduction Do you know what I expect out of a Dwayne Johnson led film? Very little. Do you know what I expect out of a...

NOBODY’S FOOL (1994) – A 30th Anniversary Retro Review

Introduction In one of his final starring roles, Paul Newman proves, once again, his uncanny ability to turn what would otherwise be an unlikeable and...

ELEVATION: We Meet Director George Nolfi And Star Maddie Hasson!

Introduction Elevation takes place in the post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, a single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous...