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John Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Director of World Cinema at Clemson University’s College of Arts and Humanities. He is affiliated with the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and focuses on film genres, theory, and criticism.
- Ph.D., English, Boston University
- M.A., Film Studies, Emory University
- M.A., English, Boston University
- B.A., English, Furman University
His research explores the adaptation industry, melodrama, and reception studies, informed by his background in English and film/ media studies. He has published on film adaptation and television seriality, with current projects examining historical reception and the cultural impact of nostalgia in cinema.
Dr. Smith contributes to academic discourse through his work on media politics, urban narratives, and visual culture, as seen in his 2019 article on HBO’s Treme and ongoing studies of movie exhibition practices.
He actively advises students on the World Cinema Spring Film Series programming, blending education with curatorial practice.
