film industry

6 days 4 hours ago

Experiential learning should be the standard for all programs—including Film and Media

It’s one thing to memorize words from a textbook or listen to a lecture, but what students really need are practical skills that can help them secure a job after graduation.Continue...

6 days 4 hours ago

Are the Oscars still relevant?

When asked about their plans to watch the Oscars, people are often ambivalent or indifferent toward the question.Continue...

4 months 1 week ago

Nostalgic remakes do nothing to improve the original

It seems like every year now, the production of a new reboot, remake, or sequel is announced.Continue...

2 years 7 months ago

Don’t roll the credits on the movie theatre experience

I saw Avengers: Endgame , the highest-grossing film of 2019, in a packed theatre. I'm a casual fan of the Marvel franchise, but I still remember the moment the audience burst into wild cheers when—spoiler alert—Captain America summoned Thor's hammer. It was hard not to be swept up in the excitement of the crowd that showed up that night, which was the whole reason I wanted to be there.Continue...

4 years 2 weeks ago

When Kingston becomes a movie set

Queen’s students who spend years exploring Kingston often think they know the city well enough to navigate it blindfolded. Unknowingly, these same students are also likely to have watched a movie, TV show, or music video that’s used Kingston as its chameleonic backdrop.Continue...

5 years 5 months ago

Take another look at Canadian film

Although you might solely associate Canadian film with the perpetuation of the Canadian stereotype — lumberjack-looking men moping in the woods – there’s so much more to the national industry that’s often overlooked.Continue...

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