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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

No way I was passing up this shirt. The possibilities are endless...

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I'm not sure how many of y'all are watching The Tonys, but things I need the universe to make happen: Pink as Roxie Hart in a stage production of CHICAGO. Take ALL my money!

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

JOB ALERT! SPREAD THE WORD! Aca-friends: my department is searching for a VAP in Film Studies to begin this fall. I'm chairing the search, so please feel free to direct any questions my way. We need to move very quickly out of necessity, so interested folks should apply ASAP!

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Currently sitting behind this massive table in the chemistry lecture hall they put my final in this morning. Over/under on whether or not one of these gas valves bursts and so do I into a pillar of fire?

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Seeing the great scholarship at #SCMS26 reminded me that, somehow, it's been FIVE YEARS (!) this month since I shared in the excitement and gratitude of having my first book published! A lot has changed for me professionally since then, so here's hoping the best of my research days aren't behind me.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

After a ton of back and forth (as always), the final screening list for my American Horror Stories grad seminar this semester!

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Welcome...to Grading Park (said in the voice of Richard Attenborough)

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Teaching for Fall 2025 is O-V-E-R!

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Today in Intro to Film: film genre and SINNERS (2025)

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Honored to be named a UI Champion for Student Success! Means a lot, especially coming from first-year students.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Today in Intro to Film: documentary and NIGHT AND FOG (1955)

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I think they appreciated it as a piece of modern art, but it definitely wasn't a crowd pleaser.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Today in Intro to Film: avant-garde/experimental cinema via BALLET MÉCANIQUE and MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Midterm season really does put into perspective just how many students 215 in one semester is.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Today in Intro to Film: cinematography part II and PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Teaching the grad seminar of my dreams next semester? You bet!

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Today in Intro to Film: cinematography and CITIZEN Kane (which is apparently still a hit among my undergrads)

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

While it is a lot of work, I'm always honored to be asked to be on the SCMS Programming Committee. One small way to give back to an organization that has given me a lot.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Today in Intro to Film: mise-en-scène and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE 💜

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

This week in Intro to Film: art cinema narrative and 8 1/2

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

My new mercenary approach to e-mail: Does this e-mail directly impact me/something someone needs from me? No? Delete. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

This week in Intro to Film: Classical Hollywood narrative & DOUBLE INDEMNITY

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Looking forward to diving into THE EMPEROR OF GLADNESS. Vuong’s first novel, ON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS, was stunning.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

This week in Contemporary Cinema: New Hollywood Cinema and MIDNIGHT COWBOY

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Today in Intro to Film: three-act structure and MOONLIGHT

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

After my first Intro to Film class, a group of young women came up to me and said they were “actually lowkey psyched” about the class. This is a good thing, yes?

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

No matter how old we get, having those "I don't wanna" days never stops, amirite?

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Thoughts while reviewing a book manuscript: I'm all for interdisciplinary scholarship, but sometimes folks really should stay in their lane.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I don't think there will ever come a time when reading someone's work who cites my own will not be both gratifying and a kind of strange, out-of-body experience.

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Me: A 300 word abstract? How will I ever have that much to say about something I haven't written yet? Me (shortly after): How am I ever going to cut this down?!? Familiar pattern for anybody else?

Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Finally, at long last, I've found a chance to write about horror-comedy and its lovingly camp sensibilities. The writing bug is back, baby!

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Dr. Andy Owens @andyowens85.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

If it’s mid-July it must be: syllabus time! #IntroToFilm