If you want to make use of the Media Services A/V collection but you don’t know where to start, come visit our demonstration 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. New this semester will be topics such as […]
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Welcome to BlockBender!
Bender Library has a new display of browsable DVD collections, including Best Picture Winners, Animation, Documentaries, Horror, Washington DC on Screen, and Staff Picks. These hand-picked selections are currently available to view in room B56 located on the Lower Level of the library. Just look for the classic Blockbender sign above the door! The New […]
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Remembering Tim Curry
Tim Curry, famous for embodying roles in cult classics The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York died on August 25 at the age of 80. He had suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him wheelchair bound. Born in England, Curry studied drama at the University of Birmingham and […]
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Remembering Dolly Parton: A Legacy of Music, Books, Film, and Kindness
“My Daddy was so smart but he felt crippled with the fact that he couldn’t read and write.” – Dolly Parton The loss of Dolly Parton on August 25, 2026, marks the passing of an extraordinary entertainer, but her greatest legacy may be found in the lives of children who discovered the joy of reading […]
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Guess the Theme — July Movies
After a temporary hiatus, we are back with a brand new Guess the Theme contest. If you’re not familiar with the contest, we provide a list of six movies that share some common thread. Any patron who correctly guesses the theme is entered for a chance to win a token for a free drink from […]
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SCREENING: Park Chan-wook’s Recent Films at the National Museum of Asian Art
The National Museum of Asian Art is hosting three free screenings of Korean award winning director Park Chan-wook’s recent films throughout the month of June. Museum entry is free, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to watch these incredible films and celebrate Korean cinema while broadening your cinematic taste! No Other Choice […]
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New Equipment: Backdrops, DVD Players, and Pop Filters
Media Services has added several new pieces of equipment to our collection that are now available for checkout. These tools are well-suited to support academic projects, as well as the creative and professional areas of your life. Check out the newest equipment below and learn how you can use them! Portable Photo Studio Box The […]
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Long-Form Storytelling in Early 2000s Cable TV: The L Word
Spoiler Free When The L Word first aired on Showtime in 2004, it stood out not only for its LGBTQ+ representation but also for how it told its story. Unlike many TV shows at the time that had self-contained episodes, introducing and resolving conflicts within a single episode, The L Word used long-form storytelling, continuing […]
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Director Spotlight: John Waters
John Waters is an acclaimed director who is known for subversive films that challenge mainstream ideals of social and moral standards. The “Pope of Trash” is a DMV native, born and raised in the suburbs of Baltimore. His religious, upper-middle class upbringing was a mold that he never fit into, eliciting fasciation with unordinary, and […]
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D.C. Independent Film Festival
The DC Independent Film Festival is Washington, D.C.’s oldest independent film festival, founded in 1999. It celebrates unique and thought-provoking independent features, short films, documentaries, and animation, with a strong focus on new voices, career development, and films that explore important social issues. And it’s coming around again. Key details for the 2026 DC Independent […]
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