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A search for truth in documentaries (Reader)

Posted on November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 by Esther Jung
According to the authors of Film Art, a documentary “claims to present factual information of the world.” However, the objectivity of documentaries is debatable; even though the filmmakers... Read More

Nope: the Death of the Cameraman, the Life of the Spectacle

Posted on November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 by Kayla Lerner
There is a side of modern media, where you can view terribly thrilling videos, like a woman just narrowly missing an attack from a bear while she skis away, or a man falling into a glacier, teetering ... Read More

(Reader) Documentary mixed with other Genres

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Zixing Wang
Documentary films are a genre of filmmaking that aims to capture and convey real-life events, people, places, and issues. These films typically rely on non-fictional content and often employ various s... Read More

(Extra) How 50 Cent Plays a Supporting Roll in “Anatomy of a Fall” 

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Dylan McDonald
This past Wednesday, I saw the Tara Theater’s screening of Justine Triet’s award-winning “Anatomy of a Fall,” a new French drama/crime film that is on limited release in the U.... Read More

Exploring Cinematic Symbolism and Genre Fluidity in Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ (Reader)

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Leonard
The film “Nope” by Jordan Peele, offers a profound connection to the essence of cinema, particularly in the context of genre exploration and cinematic symbolism. The central theme of ̶... Read More

The Hidden History of Paris is Burning (Searcher)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen
The documentary “Paris Is Burning” presents a unique glimpse into the lives of queer people of color who found solace, identity, and a sense of belonging in the world of drag balls. This s... Read More

The Effect of Paris Is Burning on Popular Culture(Searcher)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 13, 2023 by Aditya Vyas
Paris Is Burning is a masterpiece directed by Jennie Livingston. The director has brought the then less talked-about queer and LGBTQ+ community and brought it to the big screen to not only educate peo... Read More

Voguing (Research Extra Credit)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Asa Thomson
This Time article explores the significance of ballroom culture, particularly voguing, within the context of Black and brown transgender and gender-nonconforming communities. These communities have hi... Read More

Paris Is Burning (Viewer)

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Asa Thomson
One of the film’s central themes is the exploration of identity, gender, and sexual orientation. By intimately capturing the personal stories and struggles of the individuals featured, “Pa... Read More

Week 11 (Searcher): What’s Special About Documentaries?

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Deja Shearrill
Before arriving at this week, I was curious to know what content we would be covering about documentaries. I have watched a few documentaries. I would not say I am a huge fan, but if a documentary com... Read More
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