Edward Yang’s Epic: A Brighter Summer Day
Widely considered to be one of Edward Yang’s masterpieces, A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY (1991, 237 min) is a stunning visual and narrative achievement. In this class, we’ll explore Yang’s filmmaking […]
Read MoreFeeding Worms to the Dead Mother: The Babadook
Director Jennifer Kent’s startling first feature, THE BABADOOK (2014, 1994) has been heralded as an innovator in the horror genre, but it’s also a moving treatise on trauma. The mother […]
Read MoreSugar Hill
Diana “Sugar” Hill seeks help from voodoo priestess Mama Maitresse to summon the Lord of the Dead, Baron Samedi, after her boyfriend is murdered by a group of mobsters. Her […]
Read MoreTroll: The Original Harry Potter
Picture this: a young boy discovers the world is actually full of witches, wizards, and magic. With the guidance of an elderly sorcerer, only he can prevent a dark wizard […]
Read MoreThe Sweet Smell of Success
Few actors had the screen presence of Burt Lancaster, and paired with Tony Curtis at the height of his career, this film simmers with unforgettable performances. Under the direction of […]
Read MoreShallow Grave
Danny Boyle burst onto the scene with his theatrical film debut, SHALLOW GRAVE (1994, 92 min), a stylish and energetic thriller that mixed sharp wit with a streak of horror. […]
Read MoreHalf Sisters: Turning Social Issues into Horror
Step into the shadows this Halloween season with a special Movie Madness University class that blends spooky thrills with sharp social commentary. Led by filmmaker Devin Fei-Fan Tau, this three-hour […]
Read MoreGanja & Hess
Anthropologist Dr. Hess Green (Duane Jones, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) develops a vampiric thirst for blood after his assistant stabs him with an ancient cursed dagger. Drama further intensifies […]
Read MoreEvil Dead (1981)
Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell began as friends making scrappy, low-budget films, and together they created one of the most iconic partnerships in horror. In this one-night class, we’ll dive […]
Read MoreThe Power of Camera Movement @ PSU
When freed of the tripod, the camera is capable of whisking the audience out of its seat and INTO the drama. Whether on a dolly, crane, Steadicam or handheld, the […]
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