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2015

Film and Media Studies

City University of New York (CUNY)

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The Reanimation Of The Zombie Genre, William Engel Dec 2015

The Reanimation Of The Zombie Genre, William Engel

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The following piece is an examination of the evolution of the zombie in popular media. It begins with a brief recap of the zombie’s history, beginning with its roots in 19th century Haitian folklore, followed by its usage in the format of film. The most notable and enduring entries in the zombie film genre served as scathing critiques of contemporary human issues, encapsulating all of the fears and insecurities of its audience. In recent years, however, due to the way the international film market has changed, the zombie film has lost its emotional power and edge. Contemporary zombie filmmakers are …


400 Meters, Luke Tress Dec 2015

400 Meters, Luke Tress

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A short documentary on the closest Israeli village to the Gaza border, one year after the 2014 war.