Leonardo DiCaprio Across Unrelated Genres

Actors often take on roles in movies that have little in common, but their performances still leave a lasting impression. Leonardo DiCaprio is a prime example, jumping between different genres and stories while showcasing his range in each one. 1. Titanic (1997) – Romantic Drama DiCaprio stars as Jack Dawson, a penniless artist who falls […]

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Still from "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" featuring Scott holding a guitar in the background framed by a pair of legs in the foreground

Five Films Featuring… Fictional bands

1. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) This cult classic follows the story of Scott Pilgrim, the awkward bassist for the fictional band Sex Bob-omb. Originally based on the comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley, the movie stays faithful to its source material with comic-inspired effects like panel transitions and on-screen sound effects (‘BOOM’ or ‘POW’). […]

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AU Alums on the Silver Screen

AU isn’t just a Capitol Hill breeding ground—it’s also the alma mater of a number of acclaimed actors, writers, and directors of whom you may have heard. Here are a few AU alumni in the entertainment industry with works you can check out from our collection. Caroline AaronActor and playwright Caroline Aaron graduated from AU […]

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Top Ten Favorite College Movies

Pitch Perfect (2012) Pitch Perfect perfectly captures the college vibe, showing how the Barden Bellas find their tribe through the ups and downs of competitive a cappella. It dives into the struggles of balancing ambition, friendships, and personal growth while embracing the messy, fun side of campus life. With humor, music, and plenty of heart, it […]

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Remembering David Lynch

David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker and artist renowned for his surrealist style in movies and television, has passed away January 16th, 2025, at the age of 78. Though he eventually became known for his cinematic works, he initially wanted to become a painter. His interest in creating short films led him to discover his passion […]

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Spring 2025 Workshops

If you want to make use of the Media Services A/V collection but you don’t know where to start, come visit our workshops. These workshops are designed to teach you the skills you need to realize your creative vision for any multimedia project you’re working on. Our workshops are held once a week on a […]

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Human Rights Day - 10 December

Celebrate Human Rights Day with These Documentaries

December 10th is Human Rights Day, celebrated around the world on the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, you can celebrate by watching one of these amazing documentaries that share insight on important human rights issues like war, genocide, women’s rights, and more. Ambulance […]

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Martial Law in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 was met with swift opposition. Protestors and politicians alike denounced the decision, believing it to be invalid and authoritarian. Less than three hours after the president’s address, parliament voted to lift the declaration. This is not the first time that […]

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Revisit The Wizard of Oz (1939)

John M. Chu’s much-anticipated Wicked movie is coming out soon. Before seeing his brand-new take on Oz, why not revisit the classic 1939 film that brought this magical land to our screens over 80 years ago? Members of the AU community have access to this film on DVD! And if you want to move even […]

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Collection Highlight: Musicals

American University Media Services keeps a list of curated collections available to browse on our website. All the titles included in these collections are available on DVD for members of the AU community to borrow. Today, we’re highlighting one of our favorite collections: musicals! Our musical collection contains 51 titles from our physical media collection, […]

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