As of April 15, UNLV’s Department of Film is no more. The program has officially been renamed the School of Cinematic Arts, edging it one step closer to becoming a nationally ranked film school. That news might come as a surprise to anyone who hasn’t been following, but UNLV’s film program has never been stronger than it is right now. And it has the success stories to prove it.

As people settle in to watch holiday movies this week, a question arises: What makes a Christmas movie? Not every film with Christmas in it qualifies, says Adam Paul, an assistant professor of film at UNLV. True Christmas movies share essential elements: hope, family, nostalgia, magic, redemption and often romance.

Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents' alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flight to Florida.

Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flight to Florida.

It's as much of a tradition as stockings, trees and gifts. Movies are a staple of the holiday season too! On ARC Las Vegas we talked with Adam Paul, assistant professor of film at UNLV, about what makes these iconic moments in cinema so special for families that keep people coming back to watch them time and time again.

Friday’s release of Wicked: For Good is a reminder to many moviegoers that a trip to the big screen is anything but cheap.

Nevada’s film community isn’t backing down from its quest to attract major studios to Las Vegas, despite recent legislative setbacks in their quest to obtain substantial tax incentives for the industry.

How Hollywood is harnessing nostalgia by resurrecting popular TV shows and movies.