A series of academic movie reviews by Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon, Ryan Professor of Film Studies, Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
University of Nebraska Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon remembers the "father of Hollywood action films."
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the career of French filmmaker Francois Truffaut.
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon talks about the British science-fiction classic written by H.G. Wells.
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon scares up the films of 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton.
Professor Dixon talks about the problems facing independent creators now- most specifically, how to get their work out before the public in an oversaturated marketplace.
Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the resurgence of 35mm film over digital formats.
Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses how audiences watch movies today and how that is changing the way movies will be made in the future.
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the 2015 Ridley Scott film "The Martian," and the accuracy (and often inaccuracy) of science-fiction films at predicting real advancements in science and technology.
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the genre of comic book movies in the context of "Batman v Superman."
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses movies based on comics.
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the history and future of the Star Wars film franchise.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon at one of the earliest and most enduring film genres, the war movie.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon highlights the most prolific Hollywood film composers.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explains why there's more to reviewing films than just "thumbs up" or "thumbs down."
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the work of the iconic silent comedian Charlie Chaplin.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon pages through the must-read journals of any serious film student.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon recommends some excellent documentary films.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon reviews the films of director Ridley Scott.
Buster Keaton, the great "Stone Face" of silent comedies, is remembered by UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon.
UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines how Hollywood films change after national emergencies like the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the attacks of 9/11.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon recommends one of his all-time favorite films.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon compares foreign-language film dubbing to subtitles.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon takes a look at the causes and effects of the Hollywood blacklists of the 1950s and 60s.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explores the rise and fall of Hollywood's movie moguls of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon dives into director William Asher's campy beach movies of the 1960s.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon takes aim at American film director Clint Eastwood.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explains why commercials are necessary (but still annoying) at movie theaters.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon recalls the rise and fall of drive-in movie theaters in America.
UNL Film Studies professor pulls back the curtain on Alfred Hitchcock's most financially successful film, "Psycho."
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon describes the Auteur Theory of film making.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the history Hollywood's portrayal of gays and lesbians.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explores the history and future of science fiction films.
UNL professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon looks at the business and artistry of product placement in movies.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon takes a poke at the ever-popular Three Stooges.
More than art and more than advertising, movie posters hold a special place in the American cinematic experience. UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explains.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon isn't scared of growing trend of ultra-low budget films like "Paranormal Activity."
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explores the ground-breaking films of American director Stanley Kubrick.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon takes a stab at the career of legendary horror director John Carpenter.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the career of the "Master of Suspense."
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon questions the decision to remake "The Great Gatsby" in 3D.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon pays his final respects to 35mm film.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon tracks the successive careers of three breakthrough special effects artists.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon explores the tragic genius of American filmmaker Orson Welles.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of Film Studies Wheeler Winston Dixon reviews the work of American director, actor and screenwriter John Huston.
UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon reviews the work of German film director Fritz Lang.
University of Nebraska Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon talks about the work of the world's oldest living filmmaker, director Manoel de Oliveira.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the work of American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian, Martin Scorsese.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon rustles up a review of American westerns.
University of Nebraska Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the extravagant films of musical director Busby Berkeley.
University of Nebraska Film Studies professor discusses the rebellious career of director Nicholas Ray ("Rebel Without A Cause")
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the work of French-born director Claire Denis.
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