L’Inhumaine by Marcel L’Herbier and La Fin du Monde by Abel Gance. Both techno-apocalyptic offering a compelling mise-en-abîme of the end of silent cinema. For Gance it was the last silent film.
Thank you, Andy!
That’s so kind of you, Josh!!
Insane win for Loïs Boisson at the French Open. I’m a fan now! @liberation.fr profiled her, worth the read.
Please say more! I tried to teach it in one of my classes in the module on cinematic time. My students ( at an inclusive historically women’s college) were polite. We all went to see it last fall at a local film festival in the Boston area.
#tennis-sky : How much does it matter that Iga will be seeded 5 at Roland Garros?
Tis’ the season
Hoping that Cannes embraces its political spirit this year.
Not the net, the umpire chair, but close
Netflix sponsor of Mutua Madrileña? Watching the women final (Sabalenka versus Gauff) and seeing the big Netflix logo on the tennis net. One day I’ll write that book about tennis and the movie industry.
Wellesley seniors roasting professors on the last day of classes. #LDOC
The chronology of media is again a controversy matter. On April 11 Netflix sued the French Conseil d’Etat over it, now Amazon
Wait for humanoid robots to get that second wind! China pits robots against humans in a half marathon.
Checking in during a vacation week here in Spain to report that the MPAA - which includes the big VOD platforms now, of course - is hoping to benefit from Trump's attacks on Europe to get rid of quotas and investment obligations. Here, the French establishment's response. variety.com/2025/film/gl...
The Boston Public Library is seeing proposals for a Central Library Services, Operations, & User Experience Study, which will inform the renovation of the McKim bldg — what an exciting opportunity! There's a walk-through on April 14 (RSVP by Friday), and proposals are due on May 2
Infographie réalisée par Libération sur le sujet des droits de douane, on y montre que les Etats-Unis importent plus qu'ils n'exportent. Biens et services sont détaillés, avec les montants en milliards de dollars pour l'année 2024.
«Liberation Day» : avec ses nouveaux tarifs douaniers, Donald Trump montre de quels droits il se chauffe. Notre analyse : bit.ly/4cfbxoZ
L'article contient plusieurs infographies pour mieux comprendre, dont celle-ci ⬇️
The programs are fun, but I’m here for the ice cut breaks. Baring the apparatus. #WorldFigure
Advertising for the weekend crowd. Please repost. This is a full time position. Application review starts March 8. Questions? Email me at my work email (cmorari) (Autocorrect suggested comrade instead of my handle, and for once I agree with it.)
The European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity on US attacks on Europe’s digital regulatory policies.
My program is hiring a postdoc in digital culture with a focus on AI technologies. Still time to apply. Support for research, 1-1 teaching load to help young scholars build their teaching profile in a vibrant student community. Email me with any questions. wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...
I am looking forward to this!
The Cinema and Media Studies Program at Wellesley College is hiring a 2-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Media Studies and Artificial Intelligence. Please spread the word. Application link: wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...
Game, set and match Michelsen.
Michelsen double faults serving for the match, ESPN shows his coach. Hello Robby Ginepri.
Trading breaks in the fourth set, Michelsen will serve for the match. Tremendous ball striking by both players. Tough for Stefanos to draw the American in the first round.
I could use Serge Daney to justify my tennis fandom but also just pure instinctive delight watching Australian Open matches. This first round match between Tsitsipas and Michelsen is pure 🔥
The @scmspedagogy.bsky.social is excited to announce our first event of the year:
'Teaching to Transgress' 30th Anniversary Book Discussion Group
January 24. 2025
1pm-2:30pm Eastern / 12pm-1:30pm Central
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Register here: forms.gle/aX9caSG1u5y9...
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I feel seen
I am dreaming of a university that would allow us to take 120 vacations in ten years.
It’s on TC2
