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Cinema Journal

Cinema Journal is published by the University of Texas Press on behalf of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies.
A family eating elephant ears at a fair

What State Fairs Used to Mean

The historical significance of state fairs
armadillo

Armadillos are Cute, but They Spread Leprosy

A surprising examination of how armadillos spread leprosy.
Lunch tables outside overlooking NYC

Why It Matters Where We Get Lunch

Choosing a place to eat goes beyond just food.
View of Giverny

Experiencing Monet’s Giverny

Want to experience Claude Monet’s Giverny? Do so easily through his paintings or travel.
Buster Keaton behind bars in black and white

Buster Keaton’s Humor Had a Dark Side

The dark side of Buster Keaton's comedic work
Second graders working on desktop computers

Which Kids Get Help in Class?

Addressing which students receive the most help.
A petri dish filled with a culture and a dropper

At Long Last, a Malaria Vaccine. Sort of.

Scientists create the first malaria vaccine, but there are still setbacks.