Join us on Tuesday, February 4, for the first Writers in Camden event of the spring semester. Anders Carlson-Wee, author of The Low Passions and co-creator of the short documentary film Riding the Highline, will discuss his work. A screening of the film will follow a discussion with Gregory Pardlo, Associate Professor of English. Registration is encouraged. … Continue reading Writers in Camden Begins Feb. 4 with Anders Carlson-Wee…
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Film and Media Studies Lecturer Matthew Sorrento Interviews Mel Brooks Biographer Patrick McGilligan
Documenting the Funny Man: An Interview with Biographer Patrick McGilligan on Mel Brooks By Matthew Sorrento, Film and Media Studies Lecturer, Rutgers–Camden For me, it was Blazing Saddles (1974) – an instant favorite I saw on cable TV in the 1980s. My father accidentally saw The Producers (1967) on release, never thinking that a film … Continue reading Film and Media Studies Lecturer Matthew Sorrento Interviews Mel Brooks Biographer Patrick McGilligan…
Electric Cafe Concludes Spring 2019 Season on Apr. 22 with Mark Zaki’s “no one can hear you dream”
The Electric Cafe Series concludes its spring season on Monday, April 22, with a free concert featuring Dr. Mark Zaki, Associate Professor of Music. A composer and violinist, as well, Dr. Zaki presents a concert of electroacoustic music and video. Featured will be the Rutgers–Camden premiere of “Windows,” a fixed-media video that features the vocal characterizations of Mr. Paul … Continue reading Electric Cafe Concludes Spring 2019 Season on Apr. 22 with Mark Zaki’s “no one can hear you dream”…
Mother and Daughter Share Similar Experiences at Rutgers–Camden
Anna LaRue, a marketing-turned-art major who is in her fourth semester at Rutgers–Camden, grew up hearing her mother’s happy memories of her time at Rutgers–Camden. Erin Lewis, who earned a bachelor of arts in English degree in 2001, “loved her time at Rutgers–Camden, particularly working on the school paper, The Gleaner.” Erin started as a … Continue reading Mother and Daughter Share Similar Experiences at Rutgers–Camden…
Horror Film Course Students Attend Screening of “Greta” with Top Director Neil Jordan
With the Oscars just broadcasted, movie fans are abuzz about what the Academy nailed and missed. This year, the horror film was noticeably absent – especially since the previous year’s ceremony granted accolades to the revisionist horror film Get Out (2017), with nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Kaluuya), Best Director (Jordan Peele), and … Continue reading Horror Film Course Students Attend Screening of “Greta” with Top Director Neil Jordan…
Join us on Feb. 13 for an Evening with Novelist and Film and Television Writer/Producer Joe Gangemi
Join us on Wednesday, February 13, for an evening with novelist and film and television writer/producer Joe Gangemi. Among his films are Stonehearst Asylum, starring Kate Beckinsale, Michael Caine, and Ben Kingsley, Go With Me, starring Anthony Hopkins, and Wind Chill, starring Emily Blunt. He co-created and executive-produced the Amazon Studios original comedy, Red Oaks, starring Paul Reiser, Jennifer Grey, and … Continue reading Join us on Feb. 13 for an Evening with Novelist and Film and Television Writer/Producer Joe Gangemi…
Registration Open for Arts Day
The Department of Fine Arts will host its Fall Open House – Arts Day on Saturday, October 20, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Arts Day is an opportunity for prospective first-year and transfer students to learn about the undergraduate programs offered through the Department of Fine Arts. During Arts Day, students will receive a … Continue reading Registration Open for Arts Day…
Join us for the Screening of the Documentary “Quest” on Apr. 11
All are invited to attend a free viewing of the documentary Quest: A Portrait of an American Family, a critically-acclaimed and award-winning film by director Jon Olshefski. The film tells the story of the Rainey family of North Philadelphia, who are nurturing a community of hip-hop artists in their home music studio. Following the film, there … Continue reading Join us for the Screening of the Documentary “Quest” on Apr. 11…
SkypeOnArt Continues 2/12 with Artist and Filmmaker Natalie Bookchin
The Department of Fine Arts‘ SkypeOnArt will continue its spring season on Monday, February 12th, with a presentation by artist and filmmaker Natalie Bookchin. Ms. Bookchin “interrogates the American crisis and its increased inequality and polarization as well as the seismic impact of the digital tools and platforms that determine the shape and texture of contemporary life.” … Continue reading SkypeOnArt Continues 2/12 with Artist and Filmmaker Natalie Bookchin…
Register Today for a Viewing and Discussion of a Healthcare Documentary on Feb. 28
International healthcare executive Suzanne Garber, CCAS ’92, produced, wrote, and directed the short documentary “Gauze: Unraveling Global Healthcare” which focuses on the quality of care and patient outcomes in countries around the world as compared to the United States. Join us for a light dinner, viewing of the film, and a panel discussion comprised of … Continue reading Register Today for a Viewing and Discussion of a Healthcare Documentary on Feb. 28…