Volume 25 Issue 2

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Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Fall 2010, is uniquely themed "Au Cinema", exploring the experience of film, the allure of Hollywood, and the ways in which movies shape our culture and identities. The issue is archived as Volume 25, Issue 2, while the print edition is labeled Volume 29, Issue 1. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

The editorial preface by Katherine Williams reflects on her own experiences working at a local movie theater, noting the romantic nostalgia of the cinema, the grind of theater employees, and the communal experience of watching movies. The works in this issue explore classic and modern films, the relationship between actors and audiences, and the personal and cultural impact of cinema.

Key highlights include:

• "The Projectionist" by Katherine Williams, a poetic meditation on the unseen workers behind the movie experience.

• "Grease" by Jeff Kass, a reflection on adolescent discovery and nostalgia tied to film.

• "Rated R" by Connor Sanchez, a suspenseful horror piece set in a darkened movie theater.

• "The Lady Vanishes" by Robert Pringle, a literary tribute to Hitchcock and classic film noir.

• "For Marlene" by Nan Rush, a poetic tribute to Marlene Dietrich and old Hollywood glamour.

• "Six Stills of Marilyn Monroe on Location for The Misfits" by Russell Thornburn, a haunting poetic reflection on the legendary actress's final days.

• "SCIENTISTS BAFFLED BY SPACE BLOB" by Stephen R. Roberts, a surrealist piece connecting classic sci-fi films to modern scientific discoveries.

With its diverse range of cinematic-inspired works, this issue of Nebo is a love letter to film lovers, storytellers, and moviegoers alike.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 25 Issue 2," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol25/iss2/1