The Cinematic Schematic

The Cinematic Schematic continues our special Three Films That Got You Through the 2020 Pandemic interview series with part four of this ten-episode run. In this episode, I speak with film studies educator, Oklahoma Film Critics Circle member, and Ward 2 city councilperson in Oklahoma City, James Cooper. I talk with Cooper about the importance of media literacy in the current climate and how the pandemic impacted how he taught his classes and interacted with his students. When talking with Cooper, I’ve learned he’s not here to give you his opinion, and he’s more focused on telling you his story through references to everything from Richard Linklater’s Waking Life to essays from academia like Andre Bazin’s “The Myth of Total Cinema.” He’s not just providing a quick take, but rather taking you on a journey to ensure his perspective is honest, grounded, clear, and empathetic. Did I mention he’s also passionate about horror movies like Scream 2?  Special Guest James Cooper College educator, Oklahoma Film Critics