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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,...

Downtown Declassified: Art gallery adventures

MacKenzie Reagan February 18, 2014

I came across Artlandish Gallery by accident. Last fall, I was wandering around Columbia, enjoying the crisp fall weather, doing some Christmas shopping. I’d managed to walk all the way to what I’d...

Fash Talk: Playing dress-up

Brielle Gregory February 18, 2014

This I know as a universal truth: We have all played dress-up at one point or another in our lives. For most of us, it started at a pretty young age. For me, it was around age 3, skipping around in my...

Mizzou Idol returns for fifth year

Jacqueline LeBlanc February 18, 2014

Some might consider the cancellation date of national singing competition “American Idol” overdue, but Mizzou Idol is in its prime. On Saturday, 14 students will take the stage at the Missouri Theatre...