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Christian Podgaysky asks: “In lieu of Mother’s Day, what film or films stand out to you as having particularly strong mother figures or interesting mother/child relationships?” Curator Biography Christian Podgaysky is an aspiring screenwriter majoring in film studies at the … Continue reading →

Laura Casteel asks: “What is the first movie you remember seeing as a child, and what impressions did it leave on you?” Curator Biography Laura Casteel is a freelance writer and filmmaker, as well as a poetry editor for Treehouse, … Continue reading →

Stephen Glawson asks: “Has post-apocalyptic cinema become little more than popcorn fare? Are thought provoking films like The Road (2009) and Wall-E (2008) the exception, not the rule for the genre?” Curator Biography Stephen Glawson is an aspiring filmmaker currently … Continue reading →

Kevin Bahr asks: “In your opinion, what makes a film a ‘classic’? Does it have to be a certain age, and does it have to appeal to a particular group of people? Or is it something that can change depending … Continue reading →

Steven Gamble asks: “Popular American cinema has recently been going through a common phase of ‘the remake,’ and with the advancement in digital technology, the remake allows audiences to experience their favorite stories with very different aesthetics. In your opinion, … Continue reading →

Rebecca L. Rathier asks:  Do you rely on film reviews before going to see a movie? Why or why not? If a reviewer gives a bad review or a friend says a movie you wanted to see was bad, will … Continue reading →

Starting today, Film Matters will feature a new, regular online column, designed to foster interesting conversations about various film topics:  Reel Talk.  We have spring editorial board member Laura Casteel to thank for this great idea (and the column name)! … Continue reading →

For our next Film Bytes column in issue 4.3 (2013), our editorial board has selected Leos Carax’s Holy Motors (2012). Film Bytes is a perfect opportunity to contribute to Film Matters in a meaningful yet casual way — particularly if you … Continue reading →

Film Matters is pleased to officially announce the release of issue 3.3 — guest edited by John C. Tibbetts, T. L. Reid,  and their students at the University of Kansas — in which you will find the following feature articles: Subtexters: … Continue reading →

Just in time for the Film Matters relaunch happening at UNCW tonight, February 5th (http://www.uncw.edu/articles/2013/01/filmstudiesintellect/), we’re pleased to officially announce the release of issue 3.2, in which you will find the following peer-reviewed feature articles: Pictures are Worth … Like … Continue reading →