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Rewatching “Paris Is Burning” helps define contemporary moments of history

By Kelly McDonnell | June 5

Watching “Paris Is Burning” today feels like watching a contemporary artifact, a paradox created by an old camera about people and culture that are distressingly recognizable. The grainy handheld camera of the late ‘80s that was used to film 70 hours of footage directed by Jennie Livingston, who’s ...

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Coronavirus has caused international upheaval in the film industry

By Kelly McDonnell | May 2

Box offices stand to lose almost $33 million every day that theaters remain closed

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“First Cow” director talks friendship and the filmmaking process

By Isabella Goodman | March 13

A24’s newest film is a deceivingly quiet Western about two friends and one cow

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"The Burnt Orange Heresy" is a tantalizingly chilling thriller

By Devika Knafo | March 12

Director Giuseppe Capotondi’s take on Charles Willeford’s 1971 art-world crime novel is filled with electric and noirish performances

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Students want change from AU’s film program, and faculty say it’s on the way

By Isabella Goodman | March 21

Limited course selection, lack of narrative filmmaking opportunities are among the complaints  

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The Eagle’s 2019 Oscar picks and predictions

By Brandon Ermer | February 21

In a year full of snubs and controversy, disappointment may be looming

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Want to be a filmmaker? Put in the work outside of class, students say

By Ali Almutairi | December 16

The best advice from AU’s film students and professors

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