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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...

CONCLAVE Review: Thoughts And Prayers

Introduction When I was a kid, my understanding of how the Catholic Church chose a new pope was they lit a fire for each cardinal....

Halloween Reflection: Spooky Films From The 70s And 80s

Introduction Cinema Scholars takes a look at the Spooky Season from the viewpoint of the grown-ups (in the loosest sense of the word) of a...

HALLOWEEN (1978): The Making Of John Carpenter’s Slasher Masterpiece

Introduction Often repeated but never bettered, John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) isn't just a classic horror film, it changed the genre. It was also the most...

Austin Film Festival 2024: We Chat Up THE BELDHAM Director Angela Gulner Plus Cast Patricia Heaton And Katie Parker

Cinema Scholars interviews The Beldham director Angela Gulner and cast members Katie Parker, Patricia Heaton, Emma Fitzpatrick, and Mark Meir (who also produces) at...

VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Review: Booooooooooo!

Introduction With the success of Venom ($856 million box office) in 2018, Sony Pictures execs were probably clinking champagne glasses, fully confident their fledgling Sony...