Cinema Journal
Cinema Journal is published by the University of Texas Press on behalf of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies.
Dear Pedants: Your Fave Grammar Rule is Probably Fake
What constitutes ‘correct’ grammar in English seems to have a cyclical life, aided and abetted by new generations of enthusiastic grammarians.
Tracing Orphans in Your Ancestry
Modern-day DNA research is beginning to unlock longstanding mysteries regarding orphans.
What State Fairs Used to Mean
The historical significance of state fairs
Armadillos are Cute, but They Spread Leprosy
A surprising examination of how armadillos spread leprosy.
Donald Trump: The Id of Republican Politics
If Reagan is the Republican super-ego, the father figure that this latest generation looks up to, then Donald Trump is the id of Republican politics.
Why It Matters Where We Get Lunch
Choosing a place to eat goes beyond just food.
Experiencing Monet’s Giverny
Want to experience Claude Monet’s Giverny? Do so easily through his paintings or travel.
Buster Keaton’s Humor Had a Dark Side
The dark side of Buster Keaton's comedic work
Tales from the History of Cryptography
The history of cryptography.