Gainesville's Regal movie theaters are set to reopen in April and May. [photo by Brenna Sheets]

Can reopening theaters give the film industry a fresh start?

By Brenna Sheets | Apr. 6

The pandemic sheds a new light on the movie theater monopoly crisis.

Alena Drake (left) and Ashayla Blakely (right) graduated in 2020 from UF with bachelor's degrees in telecommunications on the production track.

UF alumnae highlight the Black college woman's experience in web series 'Blackview'

By Kristin Bausch | Mar. 11

Miller and McShane with two members of the public after a private screening of the film at Maude’s SideCar Bar.

Local filmmaker and playwright tackle Shakespeare in latest project

By Heather Bushman | Feb. 15

Mr. Tong and his elephant, Mae Dok, are the stars of "Elephant Keeper," one of the films being shown at Cinema Verde 2021.

Cinema Verde Film Festival goes green on the screen

By Katie Delk | Feb. 13

Saneh Ste. Claire meets Matt James on the 25th season of "The Bachelor." | Picture by ABC

UF alumna goes from bachelor’s degree to “The Bachelor”

By Kristin Bausch | Feb. 1

UF students turn to ‘comfort TV’ amid pandemic

By Veronica Nocera | Jan. 11

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The "Immigration Nation" showing can be joined virtually on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

UF organizations to hold “Immigration Nation” virtual watch party event

By Manny Rea | Oct. 17

Hispanic and immigrant advocacy organizations aim to teach and raise funds for Florida immigrants

Alachua County Fire Rescue is in the spotlight in the A&E documentary series “Live Rescue.”

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Alachua County Firefighters featured on ‘Live Rescue’ third season

By Katie Delk | Sep. 29

Emergency calls with Alachua County Fire Rescue air live

Chloe Weaver (left) and Amanda Deery (right) on the set of “American.ish”. The livestream with Weaver marks the first in the College of Journalism and Communication’s new series, “Great Storytellers: Women and the Art of Film."

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CJC hosts first Women and the Art of Film speaker

By Julia Collins | Apr. 20

Chloe Weaver discussed breaking up the "boy's club" in cinematography

“Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” premiered on Netflix March 20.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

“Tiger King”: the docu-series America needed

By Christopher S. Cann | Apr. 6, 2020

Joe Exotic and his gang of friends have provided Netflix’s most entertaining docu-series to date

Director John Krasinski on the set of "A Quiet Place Part II."

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A Quiet Place Part II: A Conversation with John Krasinski

By Cassandra Perez | Mar. 18, 2020

The sequel was set to open in theaters Friday

River Phoenix was the frontman of Gainesville alternative rock band Aleka's Attic.

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River Phoenix: old haunts and movements

By Christopher S. Cann | Mar. 11, 2020

The actor, musician and activist lived in Alachua County for five years

Adèle Haenel as Héloïse, left, and Noémie Merlant as Marianne play two star-crossed lovers in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” directed by Céline Sciamma.

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Rate and Review: “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

By Christopher S. Cann | Feb. 26, 2020

No film has ever deconstructed the gaze as well as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

Atsuko Quirk accepts the Best Solution Award for her film "Microplastic Madness," which she directed with Debby Lee Cohen. The film follows the environmental and community outreach of two fifth grade classes in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Cinema Verde Provides Environmental Education

By Katie Delk | Feb. 21, 2020

The Cinema Verde International Environmental Film & Arts Festival discusses environmental issues

Natalie Canellas accepts a jury award for her short film "The Perfect Playlist" alongside her casta nd crew.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

UF students make movie magic

By Emily Blount | Feb. 16, 2020

UF students experience the world of film through Campus Movie Fest

Scott Sanders describes his UF experience to Mira Lowe and audience.

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Tony, Emmy and Grammy award-winning UF alum gives campus talk

By Julia Collins | Feb. 12, 2020

Scott Sanders came back to Gainesville to share his story with the community.

Emilie Dhir as Aria in "Burning Kentucky"

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UF Student Stars in Award-Winning Film

By Christopher S. Cann | Feb. 5, 2020

Emilie Dhir plays Aria in “Burning Kentucky”

Greta Gerwig's "Little Women" is one of the films competing for Best Picture at the upcoming 92nd Academy Awards. Soairse Ronan, who plays Jo March, is also nominated for Actress in a Leading Role.

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The Oscars in the eyes of UF students

By Christopher S. Cann | Jan. 29, 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards will take place Feb. 9

"Uncut Gems" scored biggest box office opening for distributor A24.

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Rate and Review: “Uncut Gems”

By Christopher S. Cann | Jan. 7, 2020

Adam Sandler is Oscar-worthy in the Safdie brothers’ latest film

A masterpiece of sudden and serial surprises from Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho.

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Rate and Review: “Parasite”

By Christopher S. Cann | Dec. 4, 2019

The movie Jordan Peele’s 'Us' wishes it was