Performance and Visual Studies
Is the most infamous sequel in film history a misunderstood masterpiece? An unmitigated catastrophe? Or that rarest of cinematic pleasures — a genuine disasterpiece? Whatever the verdict, there is nothing else quite like it. Filmmaker David Kittredge's recent documentary "Boorman and the Devil" argued the case for reassessing “Exorcist II.” He will be on hand via Zoom after this special screening to explain his journey to understand the controversial film.
Eleven students performed in the festival and created all aspects of two devised productions.
The Performance and Visual Studies program presents this free screening of the 1982 film "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Introductory remarks will be given by faculty members Cory LaFevers, Ph.D., James Ball III, Ph.D. and Daniel Humphrey, Ph.D. regarding the legacy of the late, great Dolly Parton across music, performance and film. Refreshments will be provided.
The exhibition and film series highlights connections between motion pictures and fine arts, presented by the Performance and Visual Studies program and The Queen’s Film Society.
“Archiving the Past: Women's Film History in France, 1927–1978” was published by the University of California Press earlier this year.
Undergraduate students shared performances as part of their final presentations.
The Adair awards, given by the Department of Student Activities in the Division of Student Affairs, honor exemplary student organizations and advisors.
The Pleasanton native is set to graduate Saturday with a Master of Arts in Performance Studies.
The Taiwan native, who grew up in Katy, is set to graduate Friday with a Bachelor of Arts in Performance and Visual Studies.