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
April 24, 2013 by
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
April 24, 2013 by
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"
April 24, 2013 by
Do you like to think of yourself as “cultured?” Time to put your money where your mouth is.
Spring Breakers: A Saturated Satire
March 22, 2013 by
Texas Tech’s spring break may have been last week, but that doesn’t mean it’s really over, not if Spring Breakers can make you change your mind. The film hit theatres nationwide today, and does everything it can to show that spring break is certainly NOT over.
Global Lens Preview: Cairo 678
March 5, 2013 by
Do you like to think of yourself as “cultured?” Time to put your money where your mouth is.
5 Films Getting Serious Buzz At Sundance
January 23, 2013 by
Before I die, I would like to accomplish a couple of things. One of those things is “be happy.” The other is “attend Sundance Film Festival.” Sundance, well underway right now in Park City, Utah, is one of the most popular and prestigious film festivals in the world. The festival celebrates a long history of […]
Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
January 22, 2013 by
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” tells the story of how Bilbo Baggins is hired by the wizard Gandalf the Grey to go along with 13 dwarves on a journey across Middle-earth in an attempt take back their home, Lonely Mountain, from Smaug the dragon. This film starts slow, but once it gets going, “An Unexpected […]
New "Man of Steel" Trailer Offers Reflection, Explosions
December 12, 2012 by
It’s been a long time since I’ve been excited about Superman. I still remember that feeling of extreme disappointment after seeing “Superman Returns” back in 2006. Even Kevin Spacey couldn’t save that boring mess. But “Man of Steel” is looking like it just might be the Superman movie we’ve all been waiting for.
