In 1999, members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened in Seattle for what was supposed to be a series of routine negotiations. Instead, they were met with one of the largest U.S. protests of global powers in the 20th century. Crafted from a stunning array of newscaster broadcasts and outtakes, citizen journalist tapes, home… Read more »
Filmmaker Peter Hutton Underground Film Series curator Richard Jermain contextualizes the undersung directorial work of the quietly influential Peter Hutton. Peter Hutton (1944-2016) was a prolific experimental filmmaker of landscapes and cities. Like Derek Jarman, his images are often evocative of paintings, but his silent portraits retain a uniquely hypnotic feeling. In color, his landscapes… Read more »
Every month, Establishing Shot brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film that they… Read more »
Every month, Establishing Shot brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film that they… Read more »
Leni Riefenstahl directing a film for the Nazi Party Ben van Welzen considers how film was used to both exalt and expose the evil of WWII, as demonstrated by the opposing approaches and ideologies of Leni Riefenstahl and Alain Resnais. Film is propaganda. An effective film penetrates the mind, circumvents rational thought, and — in… Read more »
Still from My Neighbor Totoro IU Cinema Founding Director Emeritus Jon Vickers discusses the pivotal role of nature in a Miyazaki classic and an inspiring documentary about second chances. While most people understand the environmental aspects of individual trees and forests — trees are inherently good — many do not know the links to socio-economics,… Read more »