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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Five Films Featuring… Spring!
As pleasant as the recent snow has been, it’s safe to say that most of us are ready for spring time to hit. It’s time to trade snowball fights on the quad with picnics in the sun and walks in the park. Warm breezes, blooming flowers, cherry blossoms, and the sweet sound of birds chirping […]
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New Acquisition: Nosferatu (2024)! and a Brief History of Vampire Movies
This past December, director Robert Eggers released Nosferatu (2024), a remake of the century-old Nosferatu (1922) by German Expressionist F. W. Murnau. This latest release is the fourth addition to Eggers’ dreary corpus of historical dramas, including The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), and The Northman (2022). In what the Catholic Review describes as a […]
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Library Curiosity and Innovation Awards
Want to win $250? If you’ve used the Makerspace, Media Services, or the DRI Lab, you can! The Library Curiosity and Innovation Award exists to celebrate students who have taken advantage of the university library’s resources to bring their projects to life. From data science and design to multimedia storytelling and hands-on digital fabrication, the […]
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
In the canon of rock and roll, certain figures loom so large their influence is inseparable from the genre itself. Yet history has a way of sanding down the edges of its most radical architects, chipping away at what makes them human. Little Richard: I Am Everything, a 2023 documentary directed by Lisa Cortes, seeks […]
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