Farha on Netflix
The Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Before the Nakba, Palestine was a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural…
Haunted Housing Market
We all know the scenario. A nice young family moves into a new house. It’s haunted by an evil spirit. Mayhem ensues. These movies have been reliable box office hits…
ZYZAK IS KING
An 11-minute sword & sorcery fantasy produced for USC's Cinema 480 class. 16mm - color https://youtu.be/HJxsDJOUIYY?si=msd0HovsZUMLSG-u
11 Books You Should Read If You Love ‘Spotlight’
If you’ve seen Spotlight, then you already know how incredible it is. The film is gritty and edge-of-your seat exciting, and the ensemble cast is outstanding. The story itself —…
Imaginary Worlds: How to Go to Infinity and Beyond
Science Fiction Spaceships
The Last Voyage of the Demeter | Official Trailer
Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship. When the Demeter finally arrives off…
Brad Dourif + Flannery O’Connor + Ministry
The intro to the song 'Jesus Built My Hotrod' by Ministry. Ever wondered where those quotes came from? Well, now you know; it's from the 1979 film: 'Wise Blood'. Starring…
The Human Touch
I’ve been following parallel media stories about visual artists in two different fields. Each story is about artists who create fantastical images, but they’re worried they can no long practice…
The Movie Rating System with Karina Longworth
How did Poltergeist get that PG rating? Podcast legend Karina Longworth, host of You Must Remember This, takes us on a wild ride through a century or so of Hollywood…
Indigenous Futurisms
From TV and film to novels and video games, the artistic movement of Indigenous Futurisms has been gaining momentum and breaking cultural barriers. I talk with professor and author Grace…