Towson Univ Dept of Film, Audio, Media Arts Film Reviews

Michael Angelella hits rewind on a savage gangster movie that proved box office gold and gave Al Pacino one of the best roles of his career. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Film, Audio, Media Arts at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as [...]

Dr. Kalima Young dives into Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s thought-provoking sci-fi thriller about alien contact, government secrecy, and the power of truth. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Audio, Media Arts at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When [...]

Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews older film treasures for Silver Screen Radio.

Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she makes her own films, they usually involve blood, aliens, psychics, or things that go bump in the night.

Michael Angelella calls CALIFORNIA SPLIT a sure bet, a comedy-drama where two buddies gamble their days away, no matter what the odds.

Dr. Kalima Young explores Is God Is, a genre-blending film about two sisters grappling with the lasting effects of violence and trauma. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When [...]

Michael Angelella looks at CAST AWAY, where being marooned on an island gives Tom Hanks and a volleyball named Wilson all the time in the world to explore the meaning of life. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a [...]

Dr. Kalima Young explores Steal This Story, Please!, a timely documentary examining the fearless journalism and enduring legacy of Amy Goodman. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she [...]

Michael Angelella loves BABE, an animated movie about an orphaned piglet with enough heart to warm up the cold, cold world. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist [...]

Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she makes her own films, they usually involve blood, aliens, psychics, or things that go bump in the night.

Michael Angelella celebrates LA STRADA, an early Fellini masterpiece about a young woman’s struggle to survive and find meaning on the road of life. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as [...]

Dr. Kalima Young dives into The Pitt Season 2, a gripping medical drama that trades chaos for a deeper look at burnout and survival inside a broken healthcare system. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma [...]

Michael Angelella has a lot of love for MIDNIGHT COWBOY, the outlaw movie of 1969 that shattered box office taboos and made Oscar history. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as [...]

Dr. Kalima Young dives into Project Hail Mary, a high-stakes sci-fi adventure where a lone teacher and an unlikely alien ally race to save their worlds. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity [...]

Michael Angelella remembers the award-winning performance of Robert Duvall in the heartfelt drama TENDER MERCIES. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews older film [...]

Dr. Kalima Young dives into If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, a tense dark comedy about motherhood pushed to the brink. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When [...]

Michael Angelella hits the road with a father-daughter con team in the sweet comedy-drama PAPER MOON. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews older [...]

Michael Angelella reviews SECONDS, where one man’s dream of a second chance at life turns to nightmare. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews [...]

Dr. Kalima Young dives into Crime 101, a sleek, Michael Mann–inspired LA heist thriller. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she makes her own films, they usually involve [...]

Michael Angelella revisits On the Waterfront, the electrifying Brando classic that forever changed film acting. Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews older film [...]

Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews older film treasures for Silver Screen Radio.

Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she makes her own films, they usually involve blood, aliens, psychics, or things that go bump in the night.

Michael Angelella is a long-time story and screenwriting Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. He is a produced screenwriter and documentary writer, as well as a former journalist and author. He reviews older film treasures for Silver Screen Radio.

Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she makes her own films, they usually involve blood, aliens, psychics, or things that go bump in the night.

Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race and gender-based trauma on Black identity and Black cultural production. When she makes her own films, they usually involve blood, aliens, psychics, or things that go bump in the night.