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 »
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Monthly Movie Round-Up: June 2025
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 »
Monthly Movie Round-Up: May 2025
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 »
“Off We Go!”: Why Run Lola Run (1998) is One of the Most Energetic Movies Ever Made
Franka Potente as the titular character in Run Lola Run Jesse Pasternack explains how the indie classic’s non-stop propulsion is achieved through its music, editing, and more. Run Lola Run (1998) is one of the most energetic movies ever made. Everything about it, from its narrative to its editing and even its music, combines to… Read more »
Monthly Movie Round-Up: April 2025
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 »
Umberto D.: Gestures, Simplicity, Love
Still from Umberto D. City Lights Film Series co-curator Bruno Dariva considers the emotional resonance and quiet austerity of an Italian neorealist classic. The fourth collaboration between screenwriter Cesare Zavattini and director Vittorio De Sica, Umberto D. is considered by critics and academics to be one of the most important Italian neorealist films. Italian neorealism… Read more »