One year ago this past September, I met Dr. Deborah Larson practically in passing when she was in the throws of post-production for the Season 3 premiere of "Show-Me Chefs." This was long before I ever imagined I would GoMaroon within the next calendar year by joining the staff of the College of Arts and Letters, back when I was simply appeasing my mother by accompanying her to … [Read more...] about One, two, three, four: “Show-Me Chefs” returns once more
Dr. Andy Cline set out to write a book about the changing landscape of urban communities — particularly the mass migration of suburban residents to more central neighborhoods within walking distance of commerce. That idea evolved into a full-length documentary film, “Downtown,” that recently won best film in the Urban Sociology category at the 2016 New Urbanism Film … [Read more...] about MJF professor’s film on urban evolution wins festival award
A downsized and sustainable lifestyle — it’s the new American Dream, one not without its challenges as cities struggle with twenty-first century problems. How can Springfield, Missouri, achieve this walkable urbanism Baby Boomers and Millennials are looking for? Dr. Andy Cline, associate professor in media, journalism and film, highlights those issues in his new film … [Read more...] about MJF professor’s film debuts at the Moxie on May 7
Public spaces, such as Park Central Square in Springfield, Missouri, can be designed to attract people. But what kind of people? And will those people interact and get along? These are the questions behind Dr. Andy Cline’s new documentary short film “Shared Spaces,” which screens at the downtown Springfield movie theater Moxie Cinema on Sept. 23. The free screening will be … [Read more...] about Moxie to screen professor’s short film on Sept. 23