So far, 2014 has been a great year for film, and it looks like it will continue to “wow” audiences. From a “reboot” of an old classic to a real-life remake of an animated Disney movie, these five films will not let you down. 1. “This Is Where I Leave You” Based on a novel by Jonathan […]
Texas Tech International Film Series Begins Thursday
September 17, 2014 by
International film might seem like a foreign language to many students, but starting Thursday students have the opportunity to become “fluent.” The Texas Tech University International Film Series is beginning its second run, beginning with “The Conformist” by Bernardo Bertolucci. College of Media & Communication Associate Professor Rob Peaslee, Ph.D., along with a programming committee, is […]
Movie Review: The Desolation of Smaug
January 20, 2014 by
It has to be said right up front that the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy is one of my favorite film series of them all. I think I had a very similar experience watching “The Fellowship of the Ring” to what many kids experienced back in the 1970s with “Star Wars”- sheer awe at an epic story, […]
Movie Review: Catching Fire
January 17, 2014 by
I have a confession to make: I’ve read all three books and I certainly cannot call myself a “Hunger Games” fan. The first novel was my favorite, being a simple story about survival and loss, with some emotional spikes to compliment the action. The second and third novels demonstrated needlessly complicated plots, illogical story elements, […]
Movie Review: Frozen
January 15, 2014 by
Ever since Walt Disney’s death in 1966, Disney Animation Studios has constantly struggled to find a consistent vision for how animated films should be made, often prioritizing financial success over artistic integrity. The 70’s and 80’s saw many bland, low-budget efforts like “The Rescuers” (1977), “Robin Hood” (1973), “The Fox and The Hound”(1981), and “The […]
The Ender's Game: Movie Review
November 6, 2013 by
In 1985, Orson Scott Card published Ender’s Game, a science fiction story of a boy being forced into early manhood to fulfill the needs of billions. It was a grand story about dealing with the loss of childhood, free will, and respect for life. It went on to be recognized as one of the greatest pieces […]
Tony Kushner Visits Lubbock
October 31, 2013 by
The moment he sat down in front of the audience until he left the stage, there was something about his speech that appeared to resonate with the audience. Last week, Tony Kushner visited Texas Tech University to speak to students and faculty about screenwriting, plays, directing and the background behind how he wrote “Lincoln.” Kushner […]
Old School Scares Still Cause Shivers
October 23, 2013 by
It’s October and we all know what that means: colorful trees, football in full swing, and a candy corn supply that never seems to run out. Oh, yeah, and scary movies! This is that time of the year when it is not just socially acceptable to scream in a darkened movie theatre or living room, it’s expected. […]
Chris Eska Promotes Film at Flatland Film Festival
October 22, 2013 by
He shot his thesis story in Japan for film school at the University of California, Los Angeles; one of his films has won an independent spirit award; and he’s currently promoting his newest movie across the world. Only one question comes to my mind when I look at this man’s life, ‘What am I doing […]
View The Lineup For The Flatland Film Festival
October 15, 2013 by
Do you like movies? Are you a fan of music? If you said “yes” to either of those questions, be sure to check out the Independent Film & Music week brought to you by the Flatland Film Festival. The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts hosts the Flatland Film Festival as an event to […]
