Film festival season is upon us once again! In the next few weeks, DC/DOX and WorldPride are screening shorts and features in cinemas all over town. If you like documentaries or are passionate about LGBTQ+ topics, then you’re in luck. From June 12th to 15th, the third annual DC/DOX festival is showcasing over 90 short […]
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The Real Movie Magic (is Data Storage)
Optical, solid-state, and magnetic, oh my! It’s easy to take for granted the technology that brings us our pictures, and it’s supposed to be that way. The home entertainment industry has, over decades, engineered the act of watching to be as effortless and engaging as possible. Gone are the days of carefully positioning your TV […]
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Martin Scorsese’s Portraits of America: Democracy on Film
In a time filled with uncertainty and rapid change, it’s essential to think critically about the world as well as understand the past. Martin Scorsese’s Portraits of America: Democracy on Film curriculum presents film not just as entertainment, but as an educational tool. Scorsese explains, “We all need to make sense of what we’re seeing. […]
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Movie Night with Media Services: Episode 1 [Podcast]
Welcome to Movie Night with Media Services, the brand-new podcast where we discuss our favorite films in the American University Media Collection. For our first episode, we’re revisiting the 2001 film A Knight’s Tale and discussing what makes it so special. You can read the podcast transcript below. Hi, welcome to Movie Night with Media […]
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Must-Watch Beatles Films before Sam Mendes’ Biopics
With Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics generating buzz after the recent announcement of the castings for the Fab Four, now is the perfect time to revisit (or watch for the first time) classic films starring or about the iconic band. Luckily, there has been an enormous about of content created about The Beatles, meaning there’s […]
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11 Popular Childhood Movies
Some movies stick with us throughout our lives long after the credits roll, not necessarily because they were perfect, but because they were a part of growing up. Whether it was through unforgettable characters, catchy soundtracks, merchandise, or even just the feeling of watching them for the first time, these films left a lasting impact […]
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Best-designed DVD covers
In today’s digital age, DVD covers are becoming increasingly rare due to the widespread use of streaming platforms. DVD covers are slowly becoming a lost art and experience. The experience of going to a store and picking out a movie to watch based on its DVD cover has almost disappeared. DVD covers are like miniature […]
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The Evolution of Animated Movies
Animation is a widely accepted and integral part of the film industry, yet the birth of animation is relatively recent. In fact, the animated feature film is actually less than a century old! How did animation transform from simple series of drawings to the breathtaking scenes we see in films today? Humble Beginnings Early Animation […]
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Movies That Don’t Exist
For every movie that hits the theater, there are dozens that don’t. Maybe their screenplays were never picked up, maybe their director died mid-shoot, or maybe the studio changed their minds mid-production. Most of these ideas never see the light of day, and would be lucky to retire to an unoptioned script database—but sometimes, the […]
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7 College Sports Movies
College sports movies are more than just stories about winning and losing. They capture and depict the determination, struggles, and triumphs that define student-athletes. These films take us beyond the championship games, showing the intricate details such as the hard work, sacrifices, and personal battles that come with chasing a dream. Whether it is an […]
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