Tag Film
“Crazy Rich Asians” movie offers pressure and possibility, says UW expert
"Racism in Hollywood has also taken a toll in particular on Asian Americans. Asian Americans are an extremely small slice of the national population, so their needs and demands are rarely taken into consideration,” says Lori Kido Lopez.
UW–Madison computer sciences grad helped craft a galaxy far, far away
Rachel Rose and her team have contributed to the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Winter Commencement speakers began successful Hollywood partnership on campus
Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, two of Hollywood’s top storytellers, met each other while editing Super 8 film in the basement of Vilas Hall.
Fire in a crowded theater? Nitrate film is crumbling as experts strive to salvage the past
The effort combined chemical analysis of nitrate film, review of historical literature on it, and information from professionals who have handled, stored and shipped it.
Jennifer Warren wants more female movie directors
Of the top 100 films released in 2016, women directed only four. Actress, director and UW alumna Jennifer Warren is out to change that.
‘Bring It to the Table’ filmmaker Julie Winokur to visit UW–Madison
For many Americans, politics is one of few topics we refuse to discuss. Julie Winokur is trying to change that.
Oscar win puts Badger alum in ‘Spotlight’
Nicole Rocklin was one of the producers of the movie "Spotlight," which won Best Picture at the 88th annual Academy Awards on Feb. 28.
Trumbo trove resides at UW–Madison center
UW-Madison has a surprising connection with blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, subject of a current movie whose star, Bryan Cranston, was just nominated for an Oscar.
UW set to receive, screen classic Taiwanese films
The screenings of two classic features directed by King Hu, a landmark figure in world cinema, mark the latest donations to the unique collection of celebrated Taiwanese films at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.