Texas Tech International Film Series Begins Thursday

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 […]

"Life Kills Me" – A Global Lens Recap And Discussion

Dr. Jimmie Reeves, Paul Hunton, and Dr. Gary Elbow recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “Life Kills Me,” a selection from the Global Lens film series. Here’s the synopsis for the film, taken from the Global Lens Film Initiative website: “Life and death come wrapped in a mutual embrace, both absurd and poignant, […]

"The Parade" – A Global Lens Film Recap and Discussion

Dr. Gary Elbow, Dr. Katy Ballard, and Andrew Friedman recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “The Parade,” a selection from the Global Lens film series.

"The Fantastic World Of Juan Orol" – A Global Lens Film Recap And Discussion

Rob Weiner, Dr. Javier Gomez, and Dr. Gary Elbow recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “The Fantastic World of Juan Orol,” a selection from the Global Lens film series. “The Fantastic World of Juan Orol” is a fantastical comedy and homage to the golden age of cinema, set in Mexico and told through the […]

"Cairo 678" – A Global Lens Film Recap And Discussion

Dr. Saad Abi-Hamad, Dr. Marjean Purinton, Dr. Kent Wilkinson, and Dr. Charlotte Dunham recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “Cairo 678,” a selection from the Global Lens film series. “Cairo 678” spins an interwoven tale of three Cairene women and their fight against the sexual assault that has affected each of their lives. Catch […]

Global Lens Preview: "Southwest"

Do you like to think of yourself as “cultured?” Time to put your money where your mouth is.

Global Lens Preview: “Shyamal Uncle Turns Off The Lights”

Do you like to think of yourself as “cultured?” Time to put your money where your mouth is.