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University of Nebraska Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon remembers the "father of Hollywood action films."

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the career of French filmmaker Francois Truffaut.

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon talks about the British science-fiction classic written by H.G. Wells.

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon scares up the films of 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton.

Professor Dixon talks about the problems facing independent creators now- most specifically, how to get their work out before the public in an oversaturated marketplace.

Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the resurgence of 35mm film over digital formats.

Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses how audiences watch movies today and how that is changing the way movies will be made in the future.

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the 2015 Ridley Scott film "The Martian," and the accuracy (and often inaccuracy) of science-fiction films at predicting real advancements in science and technology.

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the genre of comic book movies in the context of "Batman v Superman."

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses movies based on comics.

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon discusses the history and future of the Star Wars film franchise.

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon at one of the earliest and most enduring film genres, the war movie.

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon highlights the most prolific Hollywood film composers.

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon explains why there's more to reviewing films than just "thumbs up" or "thumbs down."

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines the work of the iconic silent comedian Charlie Chaplin.

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon recommends some excellent documentary films.

UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon reviews the films of director Ridley Scott.

Buster Keaton, the great "Stone Face" of silent comedies, is remembered by UNL Film Studies professor Wheeler Winston Dixon.

UNL Film Studies Professor Wheeler Winston Dixon examines how Hollywood films change after national emergencies like the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the attacks of 9/11.