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For our next Film Bytes column in issue 4.1 (2013), our editorial board has selected Jean-Luc Godard’s Pierrot le fou (1965). Film Bytes is a perfect opportunity to contribute to Film Matters in a meaningful yet casual way — particularly … Continue reading →

While we are always on the lookout at Film Matters for book and DVD/film reviews for our print issues, we are currently and actively soliciting similar pieces for our website. So if you are interested in getting publishing and reviewing … Continue reading →

We are actively seeking well-crafted comments (anywhere from one sentence onwards) on Julie Dash’s Daughters of the Dust (1991) for our “Film Bytes” column in issue 3.2 (2012).  This is a quick and easy way to get published! Better still, … Continue reading →

Working with Theresa L. Geller and her students at Grinnell College on their issue of Film Matters (2.4) on the theme of genre was such a positive experience, that we are looking forward to doing it again (three more times)! … Continue reading →

Film Matters is pleased to announce the release of FM 2.4, guest edited by Grinnell College.  In this issue, you will find: The “Eastern Western”: Cross-Cultural Hybridity and Violent Coexistence by Paul Dampier  The Underside of Desire: Cannibalizing Genre in … Continue reading →

We at Film Matters are pleased to announce that issue 2.3 is out!  In this issue, you will find the following feature articles: Willy Versus Charlie: The Culture-Bending Oompa-Loompa by Kimberly A. Behzadi Globalization and the Modern Vampire by Lauren … Continue reading →

The team of guest editors for issue 2.4 of Film Matters from Grinnell College, led by Theresa L. Geller, celebrated their accomplishment with a launch party: http://www.grinnell.edu/news/features/film-matters It’s a great issue and will be announced here soon!  In the meantime, … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Vision Frame Analysis Contest 2011: Paul Tortolo, Wilfrid Laurier University Hearty congratulations to Paul, whose winning analysis will feature in issue 3.2 of Film Matters due out later this year! So … Continue reading →

Film Matters is pleased to announce that our latest issue (2.2) is now out and available.  In addition to a healthy review section for books and DVDs, this issue features the following articles: Depiction of Suicide in British Cinema from … Continue reading →

Last call!  The “Film Bytes” column for Chungking Express will run in issue 3.1 (2012), which we are working on now.  So you have until March 9th to get your comments submitted to us. New call!  For 3.2 (2012), our … Continue reading →