Martin Rubin

Martin Rubin serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), specializing in film history. He concurrently holds the role of Associate Director of Programming at the Gene Siskel Film Center. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through film curation and education.

Education:

• B.A. in English from Yale University
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Cinema Studies from Columbia University

Research interests include film genres (thrillers, biker films, serial killer films), science fiction, 1930s American cinema, and the spectacle traditions of directors like Busby Berkeley. His publications include two major books and numerous essays on these topics.

Professional Affiliations:

• Gene Siskel Film Center (programming leadership)
• UIC English Department (undergraduate film courses)