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Remembering Masoud Yazdani
It is with great sadness that Film Matters announces the death of Masoud Yazdani, chairman of Intellect – our publisher and dear friend. It’s never easy to begin referring to someone in the past tense – particularly someone so full … Continue reading
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Call for Book Reviews
Film Matters is seeking current undergraduate students to review some recent academic titles for us. The available books are listed below: 3D Cinema and Beyond edited by Dan Adler et al. (Intellect) The Cinema of Alexander Sokurov: Figures of Paradox … Continue reading
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The Lego Movie (2014). Reviewed by Thomas Morgan
Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 2009) return to computer animation in this vibrant and vivid adventure which sees ordinary average Joe, Emmet Brickowski (Chris Pratt), become a true hero in the Lego universe. … Continue reading
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Announcing Open Call for Papers 6.1
Film Matters is officially announcing our open call for papers for consideration in issue 6.3 (2015) — the deadline is September 1, 2014. So please submit your film-related research papers today! For more information, please download the official document (in … Continue reading
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Guest-Editing Opportunities!
Film Matters is always on the lookout for guest editors — film instructors, bring the Film Matters experience to your undergraduates! The editors-in-chief will mentor you through the process, sharing syllabi and assignments as needed. And the end result is … Continue reading
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Last Vegas (2013). Reviewed by Thomas Morgan
A buddy movie is a film that tells the story of a close relationship between two men, often with a light-hearted tone. In more recent years, there has been an increase in the output of buddy movies, showing the relationship … Continue reading
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Last Call: Deadline for 5.3 (2014) Is February 1st
The deadline for open call 5.3 (2014) is February 1, 2014. Undergraduates, send in those fall 2013 essays for consideration today! For more information, including eligibility and submission guidelines, please see the original post: Announcing Open Call for Papers 5.3 … Continue reading
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013). Reviewed by Thomas Morgan
Bilbo and company return in this epic, action-packed adventure, which sees the dwarves come up against their greatest foe, in an attempt to reclaim the lonely mountain of Erebor from Smaug the Destroyer.
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FM 4.1 Is Out!
Film Matters is pleased to announce the release of issue 4.1, which includes the following peer-reviewed feature articles: Sub-Cultural Ethnography and the Case for Dogtown and Z-Boys by Christopher G. da Canha “Hearing” War Crimes: Affective Evocation of Violence and Political … Continue reading
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Call 5.3’s Deadline Is February 1st!
The deadline for call 5.3 (2014) is fast approaching — February 1, 2014. Help us fill the last issue of the new year by submitting your film-related research papers for consideration today! More details can be found in the following … Continue reading
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