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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...

Austin Film Festival 2024: TO KILL A WOLF Review

Cinema Scholars reviews To Kill A Wolf, an official selection at the Austin Film Festival 2024. The film is directed by Kelsey Taylor and...

FROM Season 3 Review: The Creepiest Show On TV

Introduction After Die Hard (1988) changed the action genre forever, there were the inevitable knockoffs that followed. Affectionately referred to as 'Die Hard on a...

Scholars’ Spotlight: William Castle – The “King of Ballyhoo”

Ballyhoo: Sensational or clamorous advertising; to advertise by sensational methods; to publicize exaggeratedly. Introduction In Hollywood history, William Castle is known as the "Master of...

SMILE 2 Review: Down The Rabbit Hole

Introduction Disney’s classic Alice in Wonderland (1951) is one of my all-time favorite movies. As I have grown older, I've consumed many different versions of the...

WE LIVE IN TIME Review: Emotional Symmetry

Introduction I don’t know how many horror movies I will see by the end of the year (four so far), but I’m certain We Live...