COMM 217 Cult Cinema and Society

In this class, students will view and analyze several B-movies and cult films produced in various national cinemas and different historical periods to uncover what they reveal about prevailing sociocultural conditions and attitudes. B-movies and cult films tend to exist on the fringes of mainstream cinema, and therefore often have more leeway to explore and critique controversial issues ignored by major studio releases. This course uses cult films to explore issues surrounding feminism, authoritarianism, interracial relations, LGBTQ+ identities and more via online discussions and critique papers to interrogate such issues. Fall, Spring

Credits

3