This Friday, October 4th, we’ll be hosting a basic camera skills workshop in room B55 of the library! This course is intended for those who are new to photography and will cover the functions and anatomy of cameras, how to know what settings to use for a given situation, and hands-on practice with our equipment. […]
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AU Students Can Sign Up for a DCPL Library Card
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! While American University students have access to tons of resources through the AU library, there’s even more you can do with a public library card. If you are an on-campus or commuter student living in DC, you are entitled to a DC Public Library card. You’ll be able […]
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Remembering Shelley Duvall
On July 11th 2024, award-winning actress Shelley Duvall passed away in her home state Texas, after suffering from diabetes-related health complications. Duvall’s career spanned several decades, including her iconic performance as protagonist ‘Wendy Torrance’ in The Shining (1977). In addition to her eclectic collection of roles in children’s television, comedy and horror films, Duvall is […]
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Streaming vs. the Material Media Comeback
As a Seinfeld fan, I’m lucky that the entire show is available to watch on Netflix. An episode here, an episode there. I’m free to pick and choose whichever I want without having the luck of the draw coming on late night cable. But what if that’s the only show I’m interested in watching on […]
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The Evolution of Queer Cinema: A Look Back at Early Queer Films and the Genre’s Progression into the Modern Day
A cartoon image of an old-fashioned movie projector on a tripod shining a beam of rainbows from the lens
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Best Movie Posters
Movie Posters: Promotional tools that aim to capture the aesthetic, plot, and tone of the movie they are advertising. You might think that a movie poster just has to look cool and appealing; however, there is so much more to it. A picture can tell a thousand words. Cars (2006) Cars is a classic. For […]
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Upcoming Film Festivals in the D.C. Area – April 2024
Washington, D.C. is a great area for film lovers, with regular festivals and events happening throughout the year—and this month is no exception. Here is a list of three upcoming film festivals in the area. The 12th Annual Annapolis Film Festival starts today, Thursday, April 4th, with a showing of Thelma at Maryland Hall. Consisting […]
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Guess the Theme – March Results, April Movies
Congratulations to the Jordan Delgado, CAS/BA ’25, for winning the March Guess the Theme contest! Their correct guess entered them into a random drawing for a free drink token from the Davenport Coffee Lounge. Were you also able to figure out the theme? As a reminder, the movies were: 21 Jump Street, Bridesmaids, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, A Quiet […]
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Five Films Featuring…Plenty of Pink!
We’re bringing back a Media Services blog staple: “Five Films Featuring…” And with cherry blossoms still on the mind, let’s keep enjoying these springtime vibes with a few films dedicated the color pink! Here are just a few that are available at the library but we could easily come up with a whole collection’s worth. […]
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You can shoot amazing video with your smartphone
We’re always saying you don’t need the most complicated equipment to create great videos. Case in point, Apple hired Japanese director Takashi Miike to create a short film, using the new iPhone 15. Of course since it’s Miike, there’s a talking hand puppet that shoots to kill. Check out the results on Youtube. Your mileage […]
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