The Social Justice Film Festival, sponsored by Cal Poly’s Interdisciplinary Studies in Liberal Arts department (ISLA), is set to return this month. This year, the festival’s theme is “Policing Women’s Bodies,” according to ISLA assistant professor and event coordinator Emily Ryalls.
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SLO Film Fest and Cal Poly Short Cuts to premiere this week
The eagerly anticipated SLO Film Festival graces the silver screens from April 25 to May 7 at the Fremont Theater and Palm Theatre in Downtown San Luis Obispo. A variety of filmmakers are featured whose works were produced, directed or written by residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Monterey Counties. The festival features […]
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Predicting the 2023 Academy Awards Best Picture winner
Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of the year. The pinnacle of art and culture. The Super Bowl for pretentious people. Whether you’re an avid film enjoyer or someone who only stepped foot in a movie theater this year to watch the most recent Minions movie, the Academy Awards are entrenched in popular culture […]
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“Playing in Unison”: A new documentary about the history behind the Performing Arts Center
On April 23, the Foundation of the Performing Arts Center hosted a red carpet premiere for the Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) new documentary, “Playing in Unison.” The night included a few surprises for the guests in attendance, including a new fundraising campaign and an “enchanted oasis” for students and staff to enjoy. There were many […]
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“It truly is just like a magical moment”: a guide to the 2022 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
The 28th annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival kicked off Tuesday evening, with events and film screenings happening through Sunday, May 1. In total, the event will showcase 121 productions including feature films, short films and music videos. “This is the first time in a long time that the filmmakers have been able to […]
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Cal Poly student films to be shown at SLO Film Fest
The 2022 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival will showcase six short films written and produced entirely by Cal Poly students. The student-made films will be screened at the festival’s Cal Poly Short Cuts showcase at 5:30 p.m. on April 28 at the Fremont Theater. Most films were written in Media Arts and Technologies: Storytelling […]
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“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is a film even non-Marvel fans should flock to
With the debut of Marvel’s latest film, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” fans of the Marvel movies have been given a good reason to flock back to local theaters and sit down for another installment in the “superhero origin story” genre. Speaking as a “non-Marvel fan,” I honestly think that passive fans […]
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3…2…1…Action! How student are making films while social distancing
While the outbreak of COVID-19 has halted movie production in Hollywood and around the world, Cal Poly students continue to create films. “It’s been very challenging but also it’s kind of fun just to see what we can do with the different circumstances,” English senior Karina Williams said. Williams is just one of 18 students […]
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SLO photographer brings documentary of historic perseverance, nature
In 2017, four surfers suddenly found themselves caught in the worst storm Iceland had seen in 25 years. After capturing their life-threatening journey on camera, Chris Burkard came back to his hometown to share their story on the big screen. An award-winning photographer and documentarist, Burkard held an exclusive screening of the documentary “Under an […]
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English professor consulted on new Amazon Prime series “Hunters” starring Al Pacino
“Hunters,” as well as a behind-the-scenes documentary, will be available for streaming Friday, Feb. 21 on Amazon Prime.
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“Napoleon Dynamite” actors stop at Cal Poly for film’s anniversary tour
The cast of the indie classic “Napoleon Dynamite” came to campus Feb. 4 for a screening of the film and Q&A session. The cast is on tour in honor of the film’s 15th anniversary. Jon Heder, who played Napoleon Dynamite, Jon Gries, who played Uncle Rico, and Efren Ramirez, who played Pedro, came to the […]