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...Someone just asked me if this was a movie review, and, if so, when will it begin? Right now. It's a decent, if familiar, fantasy with a glorious visual design: a lovely jumble of Victorian buildings, sleekly modern costumes and Jules Vernean spaceships. The film's climactic battle, between two imposing CGI ice bears, is a literal jaw-dropper. And its two lead performances made me hope there will be sequels - even if Weitz can't infuse this first episode with the animating spark of grand-scale moviemaking...
...writer, witnesses and misinterprets a flirtation between Cecilia (Knightley) and Robbie (McAvoy), the son of a servant. The day—and the first half of the plot—ends tragically, with a crime and a wrongful accusation that will alter the course of all their lives. The visual composition of the estate scenes is stunning, and the spectacular cinematography remains consistenly impressive throughout the entire film. Bright, vivid shots contrast with soft lighting, reflecting the characters’ range of emotion during the first half. The editing of the film also emulates the novel’s perspectival...
...proposal for a new Ph.D. program in film and visual studies will be voted on by the full Faculty at its meeting next week...
...program would be an outgrowth of a current secondary field option for graduate students in the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies (VES). If approved, the department plans to admit three students to begin in the fall...
CORRECTION: The Dec. 6 news article “Film Profs Make Way For Ph.D. Program” incorrectly stated that a proposal for a new Ph.D. program in film and visual studies had not yet gained approval from the Graduate Policy Committee and the Committee on Graduate Education. In fact, the committees have approved the proposal, and it will go for a vote before the Faculty of Arts and Sciences next week...