GEO 371 CINEMA AND THE CITY

This course explores the co-evolution of modern cinema and the modern city. From Metropolis to The Matrix, students will examine how movies shape the way we see cities and how film has been the medium through which our hopes and fears about modern urban living have been expressed. The course pairs readings in urban geography, with classic, independent and foreign films that feature the city as a main character. Students will review and analyze films, as well as explore urban landscapes through visual media.