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One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg (2024) by Herbie J. Pilato. Reviewed by Elizabeth Stengell
I hope there’s a tinge of disgrace about me. Hopefully, there’s one good scandal left in me yet. Dame Diana Rigg Thus begins the first line of One Tough Dame, a promising start to Herbie Pilato’s deep dive into the … Continue reading
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Film Matters Announces New Partnership with University of Utah
Film Matters announces a new partnership and a new base of operations. Effective August 2025, the journal is now housed within the Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. There, all journal activities … Continue reading
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Cruelty Is Natural. All That Breathes (2022) reviewed by Ella Rowsey
A beautiful bird with a yellow beak cracks open its own egg and starts to eat. In the distance, the bustle and action of a riot starts on the streets. The narration sounds, “cruelty is natural.” It is a war … Continue reading
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Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Love, Loss, and Life in Little Women and The Farewell. By Alisha Tan, Georgia Tech
In 2019, art blurred the lines between joy and sorrow. Ocean Vuong published his novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, wondering if “sadness and happiness [could] be combined” to simplify life’s spectrum of mirth and misery so “you didn’t have … Continue reading
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Tapping into a Legend: The Unseen Side of Ellie Powell Revealed in Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance. Reviewed by Abbie Reams
Throughout the writing, our challenge remained how to relentlessly search out and present to the world “Ellie Powell” behind the mask of “Eleanor Powell.” —Paula Broussard Having turned the final page of Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance, I can attest … Continue reading
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CFP 17.2: “Excess”
Film Matters is pleased to announce Chapman University’s CFP 17.2 for their sixth special issue; this year’s theme is “Excess.” Submissions from undergraduates and recent graduates are encouraged for consideration in issue 17.2 (2026). The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2026. As a reminder, Film … Continue reading
Exploring the Human Experience Through Film: An Interview with Sonia and Miriam Albert Sobrino. By Holley Anne Brabble
Sonia and Miriam Albert Sobrino, also known as the ALSO Sisters, are two incredibly talented filmmakers and screenwriters. They bring their unique collaboration style to every project they pursue. This style has also resulted in success and acclaim from numerous … Continue reading
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Working as a Team to Tell a Story: An Interview with Madou Elijah Diarrassouba. By Holley Anne Brabble
Madou Elijah Diarrassouba is a documentary filmmaker who started out as a college athlete before making the jump into the world of film. From his time as an athlete, he’s created a down-to-earth and determined work ethic that he uses … Continue reading
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Media Literacy and the Avant-Garde: An Interview with Mirian Tavares. By Holley Anne Brabble
For many, the study of avant-garde film is an intimidating and hard-to-navigate field. When it comes to this kind of cinema, it’s easy to feel out of your depth, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t much beauty to discover and … Continue reading
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Multicultural Heartbreak and Hilarity: Carmen & Bolude (2025). Reviewed by Holley Anne Brabble
Quick-paced and quick-witted, Carmen & Bolude (2025) is both a lighthearted good time and a deeply introspective watch. The film uses comedy to showcase a deeply multicultural world and all its nuances. The result is an exploration of themes like … Continue reading
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