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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...

SPEAK NO EVIL (2024) Review: Awkward Encounters Of The First Kind

Introduction The major reason I ignore previews is that I want to be completely surprised by what I am about to see in a film....

SUBSERVIENCE: Director S.K. Dale Tells Us About His New Sci-Fi Thriller!

Synopsis In Subservience, Megan Fox stars as Alice, a lifelike artificially intelligent android who can take care of any family and home. Looking for help...

THE CRITIC: Director Anand Tucker Tells Us About His New Melodrama

Synopsis London, 1934. In The Critic, Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen) is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he...

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Review: The Juice Is Definitely Not Loose

Introduction As part of my annual 'Year in Review' piece, I always include a couple of movies in my 'Movies for Me' category. Films that...

Review: Stunning Effects Buoy the Dark and Enchanting “PINOCCHIO”

Introduction Though not as bright and cheery as previous adaptations, Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson's Pinocchio provide a fresh update to the classic story. Utilizing the...