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Movies on the Radio: Superhero Films That Soared, Or Splattered

Interdisciplinary Studies

Jan 30, 2018

Nuclear Disasters and ‘The Day After’

Marsha Gordon was among the 100 million people who watched a controversial "what if" film in the early 1980s about nuclear disaster. Now a professor of film studies at NC State, Gordon asks, "Is it time for a 21st century version of 'The Day After'?" 
Maggie Kane.

Dec 21, 2017

Alumna Maggie Kane Has Found Her ‘Place at the Table’

Alumna Maggie Kane (International Studies '13) is opening Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can cafe. 

Oct 25, 2017

Movies On The Radio: Witches, Wizards, And Warlocks

NC State film studies professor Marsha Gordon discusses the lasting legacy of witches, wizards and warlocks in the movies. 
Talley Student Union

Oct 9, 2017

Meet Our 2017-18 Dean’s Scholars

Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to introduce the latest recipients of the Dean's Scholar Award. 

Oct 5, 2017

Blade Runner’s Chillingly Prescient Vision of the Future

NC State film studies professor Marsha Gordon writes about the film "Blade Runner" and its chillingly prescient vision of the future in this Arts and Culture column in "The Conversation." 

Sep 20, 2017

Movies On The Radio: Movies Set In School Offer Rebellion And Redemption

NC State film studies professor Marsha Gordon discusses the best school movies on this month's 'Movies on the Radio' with WUNC-FM host Frank Stasio. 

Aug 30, 2017

Spewing Venom And Mingling With Humans: What Movies Get Wrong About Dinosaurs

NC State film studies professor Marsha Gordon joins several NC State paleontologists on this radio broadcast about dinosaur depictions in the movies, and how accurate information on the screen can help bridge the gap between scientists and the public. 

Aug 22, 2017

Hat Queens With Attitude Reign In ‘Crowns,’ A Gospel Musical

NC State historian Blair Kelley discusses the significance of African American women's hats during this preview of the gospel musical "Crown."   

Aug 9, 2017

Movies on the Radio: Vacation Films

The most compelling vacation films may be those that show characters another side of themselves. NC State's film studies prof Marsha Gordon discusses vacation films on WUNC-FM's "Movies on the Radio" program. 

Jun 21, 2017

Movies on the Radio: Superhero Films That Soared, Or Splattered

NC State film studies prof Marsha Gordon joins WUNC State of Things host Frank Stasio to discuss what we look for in our heroes, who should count as “super,” how the genre is changing and whether technology is helping or hurting it.