The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator
It may be time for a change in the film industry as A24 films become more and more lackluster. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash under Creative Commons license)

The new face of indie film?

Story by Wyatt Voelker, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
“Everybody likes the ghost story around the campfire,” Bertram said. “I think the closest we get to that on a regular or an easily achievable situation, to sit with strangers in the dark and hear weird stories, is to go to a cinema and to experience that.”

A Night of Horror Film Festival to haunt Micon Downtown Cinema

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor
March 5, 2025
“I don’t know when the first time we showed ‘Rocky Horror’ was, but it’s been decades,” Martin said. “I love so many parts and I’ve seen it so many times.”

Campus Film Series presents ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor
February 12, 2025
Shrek meets his in-laws for the first time. Too relatable, am I right? (Photo from Dreamworks)

Cinephiles: ‘Shrek 2’

Story by Noah Tolbert, Chief Copy Editor
April 28, 2024
This film takes the viewer on a disturbing rollercoaster of emotions from sadness, disgust, anger and everything in between. (Photo from A24)

Cinephiles: ‘Hereditary’

Story by Madison Moris, Social Media Manager
February 15, 2024
Student programmer Emily Luebke and Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Director Kallie Friede pose before the Woodland Theater where Q-Fest films are playing.

Q-Fest films in Woodland Theater

Story by Isabella Matczak, Copy Editor
October 25, 2023
A still taken from “The Shining” as Danny wonders what is in Room 237.

Cinephiles

Story by Thomas Davidsaver, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
A still of Elliott Smith from “Heaven Adores You”

Cinephiles

Story by Maggie O’Brien, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
This is a film about the life of Jim Hoffmaster, a Hollywood character actor known for his work as “Kermit” in “Shameless.”

Stories to be told at the Eau Claire Film Festival

Story by Godwin Agbara, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
A sincere, loving moment is shared between the March sisters and Marmee as she reads the girls a letter from their father.

Cinephiles

Story by Maggie O’Brien, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
a movie poster displaying the beautifully flawed lead, Lady Bird

Cinephiles

Story by Maggie O’Brien, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
The repurposed awards are given to the best films at the end of the weekend

The heart of the Eau Claire International Film Festival

Story by Skyler Schad, Freelance Writer
November 7, 2022
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