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Beauty and the Beast 3D: Nostalgia Sells This Re-release, Not The 3D. Reviewed by John Debono
To my readership, I should state that I am unfit to write this review. This is not because of a lack of craftsmanship in my writing or a lack of journalistic integrity. The reason why I would consider myself unfit … Continue reading
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Carnage: Showcase For Ensemble And Nothing More. Reviewed by John Debono
The medium of film is an interesting one, because it combines both visual art and narrative development. Not only can a compelling and personal narrative be distributed to a wider audience, but it also allows the artist to experiment with … Continue reading
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Reminder: Open Call 3.3 Papers Due on February 1st
Undergraduates, submit your film-related research papers to open call 3.3 today!: Calls 3.1 and 3.3 Email Liza Palmer (palmerl AT uncw.edu) today, with questions or submissions — thanks!
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Shameless Audience Manipulation. Reviewed by John Debono
The successful construction of a dramatic prestige picture is similar to that of a horror film. An intelligent director takes the time and consideration to create an atmosphere and developed their characters to have their audience fully invested in the … Continue reading
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We want your end-of-semester papers!
Undergraduates, hang on to those end-of-semester film papers and submit them to our open call 3.3, deadline February 1, 2012. More details can be found here: Calls 3.1 and 3.3 Email Liza Palmer (palmerl AT uncw.edu) today, with questions or … Continue reading
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“Film Bytes” — New Column for Film Matters!
Film Matters is about to launch a new column for our print issues, called “Film Bytes,” and we need your help! Each issue, we will select a film that is challenging yet impactful. We’ll then put out a call for … Continue reading
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VISIONS: Call for Submissions
The VISIONS Film Festival and Conference has announced that they are now accepting submissions for 2012. Visions invites all undergraduates to submit their work, and will be announcing conference presentations and film selections in late February. The event is scheduled … Continue reading
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FM 2.1 Is Out!
We are pleased to announce that issue 2.1 of Film Matters is out!
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Fish Tank (2009). Reviewed by Christian Caminiti
It is difficult to generically classify Andrea Arnold’s second feature film, Fish Tank, without omitting something crucial. Undoubtedly an entry in the cycle of British social realist films in the tradition of Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, and Stephen Frears, Fish … Continue reading
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Vision Frame Analysis Contest 2011
Announcing the first Film Matters contest for undergraduates worldwide, sponsored by Zeitgeist Films and Intellect Ltd.! The contest runs until November 1, 2011 — so please think about entering today! Fabulous prizes include $500, as well as publication in a … Continue reading
