Jennifer Aubrey and Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, University of Missouri assistant professors and co-editors (along with Melissa Click) of the book “Bitten by Twilight: Youth Culture, Media and the Vampire Franchise.”
The "Twilight" books and films have engrossed fans of all ages with their romantic portrayal of high school student Bella Swan and her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen. But what do the popularity and media coverage of the series say about our culture? And what effect is the central story having on its legion of female fans? Panelists:
Jennifer Aubrey and Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, University of Missouri assistant professors and co-editors (along with Melissa Click) of the book “Bitten by Twilight: Youth Culture, Media and the Vampire Franchise.”
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Across the nation people are worried about the future of classical music and its ability to draw audiences and sell tickets. And in Columbia, the classical music scene certainly has its share of uncertainty. Today on Intersection we ask: "Can classical music survive and thrive in Columbia and mid-Missouri?" Panelists:
Alex Innecco, music director at Missouri United Methodist Church, director of the Columbia Chorale, and co-director of Carpe Diem. Robert Shay, director of the MU School of Music Could Columbia become a national hotspot for new music composition? A group of music supporters are working to make that happen. Several of them join the program to discuss the challenges involved in bringing life to new music. Alex Blanton, composer and adjunct faculty member, MU School of Music
Stefan Freund, associate professor of composition and music theory, MU School of Music Jeanne Sinquefield, co-founder of the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation and performer with three local orchestras Michael Strausbaugh, MU master's student in music composition and recipient of the 2010 Sinquefield Composition Prize What can viewers expect from this year's line-up and how does the True/False Film Fest fit into the larger picture of documentary film in general? Panelists: Joanna Hearne, Assistant Professor of English and Film Studies, University of Missouri Click here to read more about Joanna David Wilson, co-director, True/False Film Festival Click here to read more about David Panelists: Axie Hindman, One-Read discussion leader Darwin Hindman, mayor of Columbia Brad Lookingbill, professor of history, Columbia College Lise Saffran, associate director, MU Masters of Public Health program |