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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...

TURN EVERY PAGE Review: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

Introduction There are few more symbiotic and co-dependant relationships in the world of journalism and literature than that of writer and editor. In the new...

The Making of FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE: A 60th Anniversary Retrospective

Pre-Production When the 1962 release of Dr. No proved to be a success at the box office, United Artists greenlit the production of a second...

M3GAN Review: So You Think You Can Dance!

Introduction As with Violent Night (2022), I went into director Gerard Johnstone's M3GAN expecting exactly what the movie ended up delivering. A doll committing murders....

Scholars’ Spotlight: Ann Sothern – The Classic Hollywood Comedienne

    Introduction In Hollywood’s Golden Age, there were many comediennes who avoided the perils of typecasting. This was mainly due to their diverse array of talents....

HUMAN RESOURCES: An Interview With Lead Actor Hugh McCrae, Jr.

  Cinema Scholars interviews Hugh McCrae Jr., star of the horror thriller, Human Resources. Written and directed by Bradon Swope in his feature directorial debut,...