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Jayden

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Fontana, California
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Jayden’s Career Goals

I'm following the world of film/cinema and would like to be a film historian or film professor.

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Jayden Mar 28 2668 views

What should I watch/read/listen to in the world of absurdism/existentialism literature or the two theories themselves?

After reading Camus' The Stranger and learning a little about Kafka, I've become fascinated with the ideas of absurdism and existentialism. If anyone can recommended me any YouTube videos, similar novels to Stranger, or any podcasts or audiobooks on said topics, I'd really appreciate it. I'm...

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Jayden Mar 27 1787 views

How do I get into existentialism/absurdism in film?

Earlier I was asking how to sink myself into the world of film history. As time went on, I became interested in the world of absurdism/existentialism after reading Albert Camus' The Stranger and Franz Kafka. How do I learn more about these theories specifically in film?

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Jayden Mar 11 716 views

How can I really sink myself into the world of film history/film teaching?

I already write short reviews on Letterboxd, I made my own separate Instagram on film itself, but how can really dedicate myself to cinema and film studies? Any advice helps, thank you!

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Jayden Mar 04 1912 views

What are the best universities in California for degrees in film studies/film history?

In the meantime, what should I do to prepare? I'm currently taking a "Survey of global cinema" class in community college.

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