Ernest Mathijs

What this year’s Oscar nominees say about our times

The financing, distribution and promotion of Oscar-worthy films has entered new territory in recent years thanks to the rise of online streaming services, but the films themselves—particularly in 2020—explore territory that seems familiar.

Feb 7, 2020

‘Creepy clowns’ aren’t a new phenomenon: UBC experts

‘Creepy clowns’ aren’t a new phenomenon: UBC experts

Stephen King’s IT hits theatres tomorrow and is expected to have a record-breaking opening.

Sep 7, 2017

From Middle Earth to worldwide phenom

From Middle Earth to worldwide phenom

The World Hobbit Project, a groundbreaking audience survey in multiple languages that involves 146 scholars in 45 countries, aims to tackle the topic of fantasy in the 21st century.

Dec 11, 2014

Halloween cult classics

Halloween cult classics

Looking for a great horror movie for Halloween? UBC Film Prof. Ernest Mathijs has a new app that highlights the best (and scariest) in cult cinema

Oct 24, 2013 - by Nick Lewis