International Film Festival encourages dichotomous thinking

ARTS & CULTURE

SHANNON WEST STAFF REPORTER

There’s nothing like sitting back and immersing yourself in a good film. Empathizing and identifying with the characters can provide excellent cathartic relief and can promote critical thinking about the topic at hand. The International Film Festival hosted at Texas State University, coordinated by TXST Professor of French Dr. Carole Martin and TXST Associate Professor of Digital History Dr. Louie Valencia, includes film showings and discussions that started on Feb. 19 and will end in a symposium on March 7. There is also a concurrent art exhibit at the Joann Cole Mitte Flex Gallery that was curated by TXST Professor of Studio Art Joey Fauerso. The theme for this year’s event is Celebrity: Between Fame and Infamy.