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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...

VIOLENT NIGHT Review: Stupid Is As Stupid Does (Or Hopper Gets A Hammer)

Introduction All the information you need to decide if Violent Night is worth your money is right there in the movie poster. It’s like Sharknado...

The Astonishing Life and Tragic Death of Carole Landis

Early Years Frances Lillian Mary Ridste was born in Fairchild. Wisconsin on New Year's Day in 1919. Shortly after her birth her father, a railroad...

BUBBA HO-TEP: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Remember when Elvis and John F. Kennedy fought against a Killer Mummy? In Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead) stars as an...

DEVOTION Review: Climb Just A Little Higher

Introduction Every year there seems to be a pair of movies, sometimes even multiple pairs, that are doppelgangers of each other. Deep Impact (1998) and...

SOUTH PACIFIC (1958): Riding the Waves from Page to Stage to Silver Screen

The stories of an American army nurse falling for a mature, mysterious French plantation owner. Of a young lieutenant’s heart being taken by the...