Spring 2025 ENGL/FLPA F427 The Contemporary Sci-Fi Film
While sometimes treated as lowbrow entertainment, cinematic science fiction is often pensive, philosophical, and intelligent. More than escapist fun or cartoonish aliens, the dramatic sci-fi film offers us an important critical lens through which to analyze the societal touchstones and structures of an era, and to consider how present conditions shape both our collective imaginations and visions of our future world, which are ever-changing and shifting.
In ENGL/FLPA F427 The Contemporary Sci-Fi Film, we will consider the hopes, dreams, and fears surrounding post-20th century technological development through a small representative sample of films, starting with 1968's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Offered both in-person and asynchronously online.
Online students can attend optional film screenings in-person on Tuesdays from 3:40pm-6:00pm.
Questions? Contact the course instructor, Sara Johnson, at [email protected].
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2024 Iditarod Documentary: Chasing the GOAT
🌲 Experience the Last Great Race on screen 🌲 The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race™ is a remarkable test of endurance, covering over 1,000 miles of breathtaking yet rugged terrain. This historic race captures the essence of adventure and the spirit of those who dare to compete. Join us for the documentary screening to honor this incredible tradition and celebrate the 52nd running of the Iditarod!
Get your tickets today! UAF students with a valid student ID may enter promo code NANOOKS for $5 their ticket, making it just $10.
Tickets: https://myalaskatix.com/organizations/the-iditarod
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Did you know Sundace is coming to the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus this Thursday?! Join us for the 2024 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour, a 83-minute theatrical program featuring eight short films from Indigenous filmmakers in the Salisbury Theatre located in the Fine Arts Complex on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:00pm (that's today!).
Tickets are FREE but must be reserved. Use the link in the comments to reserve your tickets today.
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