by Kyra Beske | May 14, 2019 | Criticism, Right
Spike Lee broke out as a successful film maker with his 1986 comedy She’s Gotta Have It. While well-reviewed, it was criticized by feminist scholar bell hooks and others for its one-dimensional, problematic character portrayal of its men and women. As Spike Lee...
by Kyra Beske | Feb 18, 2019 | Left, Updates
We continue to celebrate Black History Month with the film showing of Crooklyn, Thursday, February 21st at 7:00 pm in the Science Laboratory Center, Room 120. This film gives viewers an inside look at Spike Lee’s own childhood, as this film is...
by Kyra Beske | Dec 27, 2018 | Criticism, Left
Written by: Kyra Beske and Jenna Grochow Introduction There are film festivals occurring all over the world, but Minnesota gives cinephiles the opportunity to experience international film right at home. Minnesota has their own Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul...
by Kyra Beske | Oct 10, 2018 | Criticism, Updates
Are you ready for Eighth Grade? The third film in our Resilience Film Series is the breakout indie comedy of the year, directed and written by Bo Burnham, showing Friday Oct. 12th, at 7 pm in Miller Auditorium (Stark 103). The film is rated R, and admission is free...
by Kyra Beske | May 31, 2018 | Reviews
Gavin Grimm vs. is a short film about how a transgender teen is making a big impact, not only in his community, but across our country. Everyone needs to use and have access to a bathroom, no matter how they choose to personally identify their gender, but identifying...
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