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Experienced director Emilie Sabath shares True/False picks

Renee Schilb February 19, 2014

True/False Film Fest, the once small, independent festival, has grown into a colossal, weeklong series of indie films and musical showcases laced with dozens of other events for every taste. As the whole...

Local band Dubb Nubb graces True/False musical lineup

Local band Dubb Nubb graces True/False musical lineup

Laura Davis February 19, 2014

Most bands booked to play at True/False Film Fest are from out of state, but for the last four years, the festival has also served as a venue for local act Dubb Nubb. Hannah and Delia Rainey are twin...

Volunteers bring True/False to life

Fonneisha Wright February 19, 2014

Being a True/False volunteer comes with a lot of perks. One of the biggest perks (and the one volunteers cite as one of the best) is pretty obvious: You get to see some of the movies for free. But it’s...

True/False: Decoded

Laurel Critchfield February 19, 2014

For a first-time True/False Film Fest attendee, the system and lingo can be complicated, and the thought of participating in an event you know nothing about can be intimidating. Once you’ve attended...

Student director picks True/False favorites

Crystal Duan February 19, 2014

Dan Woodward, one of three students who produced 2013’s viral sensation [“The Extra Mile,”](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/5/9/students-class-project-goes-viral/) has gone to his own great...

‘The Green Prince’ brings hope to True/False Film Fest

Daniela Vidal February 19, 2014

**Film(s) looking forward to most at True/False:** "I like to be surprised." **Director(s) that most inspires him:** Almost all movies, but especially Jose Padilha **How many years he’s been directing:*...

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin begins term at MU

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin begins term at MU

Crystal Duan February 19, 2014

Before he officially became MU’s chancellor Feb. 1, R. Bowen Loftin’s voice was already heard on Twitter. The social media-savvy chancellor, who tweets from the handle [@bowtieger](https://twitter.com/bowtieger),...

Film featuring Obama look-alike to premiere at True/False

Film featuring Obama look-alike to premiere at True/False

Natalia Alamdari February 19, 2014

**Film(s) looking forward to most at True/False:** “Rich Hill” and “The Overnighters” **Director(s) that most inspires him:** Malik Bendjelloul **How many years he’s been directing:** Been in...

Members of Mizzou ’39 class of 2014 celebrated

Crystal Duan February 19, 2014

Every year, the Mizzou Alumni Association selects members of the graduating class as the Mizzou ’39, a title associated with the top-achieving seniors of the university. The “39” in the Mizzou ’39...

Death by TV can occur in real life when death on TV happens

Crystal Duan February 18, 2014

It’ll move the story along, the producers said. It’ll hype up ratings because it’s so controversial, they said. It’ll potentially wreck the emotional sanity of our fans, but that’s okay, they...

Movie review: ‘Endless Love’

Movie review: ‘Endless Love’

Shannon Murff February 18, 2014

A remake of the much darker and riskier 1981 release of the same name, “Endless Love” centers around two star-crossed, sun-kissed 17-year-olds that fall madly in love, and, for lack of a better plot...

The Reel Reflections: A “Winter’s Tale” that’s better left untold

Claudia Guthrie February 18, 2014

If you’ve seen the advertisements for “Winter’s Tale,” you might be a little perplexed. Your first impression after watching the trailer will most likely be something along the lines of: “Okay,...