CWC Classics: The Misfits
The Misfits (1961) brings together an extraordinary convergence of Hollywood legends, both behind and in front of the camera. Directed by
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Storytelling for the Screen: Clueless
Clueless (1995) is director Amy Heckerling’s sharp, stylish update of Jane Austen’s classic novel Emma. The film follows the wealthy and popular
CWC Docs: Pistachio Wars
Pistachio Wars (2024) follows journalist Yasha Levine as he investigates a small-town water deal and uncovers a hidden side of California’s
Connectivity: Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 shares the bold visual direction and philosophically-rich narrative of Ridley Scott’s original sci-fi classic, picking up the story
CWC: Moviegoing and Film Exhibition in Flux
Recent headlines about box office numbers and the status of theatrical exhibition have been gloomy. Yet independent theaters and community-driven
Media Industries and AI: Critical Conversations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the media industries, reshaping film, television, gaming, and streaming through automation, predictive analytics, and algorithmic
Connectivity: The Last Picture Shows
Ten states. 10,825 miles. 123 theaters. In his latest feature The Last Picture Shows, filmmaker Rustin Thompson journeys into the American
Storytelling for the Screen: HIM
What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time? Directed by UCSB alumnus Justin Tipping and produced by
CWC Global: Foragers
Foragers (2022) examines the fraught politics around the practice of foraging for wild edible plants with wry humor and a meditative
CWC Docs: “Antidote”
Antidote (2024) is an immersive and chilling documentary that unfolds like a spy thriller, following three whistleblowers and activists who risk
