The Meaning of Movies: Looking back half a century at film

There’s always excitement around the Academy Awards.  It could be the celebrities, their outfits, the sheer spectacle of the show,  and of course the movies.  Since the pandemic started, movie making and movie watching have changed dramatically -  just look at the popularity of streaming services.  But movies and the film industry have always been evolving - reflecting, imagining and even forecasting changes In our world.  And perhaps most importantly, they show us who we are and who we could be.Sarah Bay-Cheng is a lover of cinema.  Join us for an insightful and entertaining look at the meaning of movies and their impact from the 70’s to today.Info on Guest:Sarah Bay-Cheng is the Dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, and Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies at York University. For more on Sarah’s background: https://ampd.yorku.ca/profile/sarah-bay-cheng/   Her website:  https://sarahbaycheng.net/We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.   Our thanks to the Temerty Foundation for their generous support. We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993