New Yorker Names Pak’s Clytaemnestra Top Film of 2022
New Yorker film critic Richard Brody wrote “I compile the movies that imposed themselves on memory and … have provided enduring pleasures and illuminations.”
Hawkins on Potential Effects of Black Twitter’s Demise: The Conversation
Assistant Professor Deion Hawkins writes about the future of Black Twitter, particularly in the context of police brutality and racism, now that Elon Musk owns Twitter.
Romanska on Four Plays Dramatizing the kidnapping of Children during Wars: The Conversation
Performing Arts professor and theatre scholar Magda Romanska writes for the academic news site The Conversation about works from the 13th century-present that examine the kidnapping of children during conflict, as media report on the kidnapping and forced adoption of Ukranian children by Russians.
Miller on Pole Dancing’s Initial Use : Giddy
Pole dancing dates back to the 12th century.
Whetsell Reflects on Budd Friedman’s Comedic Legacy: New York Times
Comedic Arts faculty Tripp Whetsell shared his admiration and respect for the late comedian and actor Budd Friedman, who recently passed, in a New York Times piece. Friedman was the founder of the legendary Improv comedy clubs, first opened in New York City in 1963.
House Writes Midterm Elections Were Bellwether for Black Politics in America
The midterms experimented with Black-led state campaigns with the potential to address the pocketbook issues of the community.
Gerzof Richard on Twitter, Facebook Controversies: WBZ & NBC Boston
Communication Studies faculty and BIGfish PR CEO David Gerzof Richard weighed in on the new (and brief) Twitter plicy “Twitter Blue” paid subsription policy enacted by new Twitter CEO Elon Musk that has significant credibility issues, and Facebook/Meta’s layoff of 11,000 employees.
Gellman on Teaching Indigenous Languages in Public Schools: The Conversation, Youth Today
Associate professor of political science and director of the Emerson Prison Initiative Mneesha Gellman describes the importance of teaching indigenous languages in public schools, citing her research in northern California’s Humboldt County with the Yurok language.
Hanadi Elyan’s Film, Salma’s Home, Highlighted by MovieMaker Magazine
Visual and Media Arts assistant professor Hanadi Elyan’s film Salma’s Home was recently featured in MovieMaker magazine. The 2022 film follows the lives of three Arab women in Jordan who must come together despite the circumstances they face.
Emerson Makes The Wrap’s Top Film Schools Top Ten Once Again
The College’s Visual and Media Arts program lands at #7 on The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools for 2022 ranking, alongside esteemed programs across the country. Emerson’s ranking highlights notable alumni, its BFA in film art, and new anti-racist filmmaking and accessible cinema program offerings.