Is this the death of American cinema?

Here is an article about last weeks opening of Fast & the Furious 4. Did that seriously happen? Even in the middle of a massive recession, $72.5 million were spent last week to see round 4 of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker strut around next to unrealistically fast cars. I am always one for a … Continue reading “Is this the death of American cinema?”

Here is an article about last weeks opening of Fast & the Furious 4.

Did that seriously happen? Even in the middle of a massive recession, $72.5 million were spent last week to see round 4 of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker strut around next to unrealistically fast cars. I am always one for a cheesy Friday night movie, but…wow.

Green on the Screen Thurs April 9 @ the AU Library Heat Pt 2

Green on the Screen Thursdays 12:30pm – 1:30pmLocation: Media Services Classroom – located on the Lower Level of Bender LibraryAmerican University Library The Green on the Screen video series is open to all and visitors are welcome to bring lunch. The series is coordinated by the Library Green Team with support from AU Ecosense and … Continue reading “Green on the Screen Thurs April 9 @ the AU Library Heat Pt 2”

Green on the Screen
Thursdays 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: Media Services Classroom – located on the Lower Level of Bender Library
American University Library
The Green on the Screen video series is open to all and visitors are welcome to bring lunch. The series is coordinated by the Library Green Team with support from AU Ecosense and the Center for Environmental Filmmaking.
Future Green on the Screen events are listed here: http://www.library.american.edu/about/events/index.html

Media Services Recommends…Lauren laments “I should have been a film student”

A Woman under the influence – HU DVD 1392Lost in Translation – HU DVD 741Buffalo ’66 – HU DVD 5096Bonnie & Clyde – HU DVD 1609Le Boucher – HE DVD 4778Coffee & Cigarettes – HU DVD 4499God’s Country – HU DVD 2887Paris, Texas – HU DVD 3348Eric Rehmer’s 6 Moral Tales – HU DVD 2421-2426Five … Continue reading “Media Services Recommends…Lauren laments “I should have been a film student””

A Woman under the influence – HU DVD 1392
Lost in Translation – HU DVD 741
Buffalo ’66 – HU DVD 5096
Bonnie & Clyde – HU DVD 1609
Le Boucher – HE DVD 4778
Coffee & Cigarettes – HU DVD 4499
God’s Country – HU DVD 2887
Paris, Texas – HU DVD 3348
Eric Rehmer’s 6 Moral Tales – HU DVD 2421-2426
Five Easy Pieces – HU DVD 5189
Le Mempris/Contempt – HU DVD 537
Annie Hall – HU DVD 126

Selected New Home Use This Week

Brother’s Keeper – HU DVD 5597The Sacrifice – HU DVD 5596Tell No One – HU DVD 5595Son of Rambow – HU DVD 5594Zaman: The Man from the Reeds – HU DVD 5590The World According to Monsanto – HU DVD 5587The Saltmen of Tibet – HU DVD 5586What Have I Done to Deserve This? – HU … Continue reading “Selected New Home Use This Week”

Brother’s Keeper – HU DVD 5597
The Sacrifice – HU DVD 5596
Tell No One – HU DVD 5595
Son of Rambow – HU DVD 5594
Zaman: The Man from the Reeds – HU DVD 5590
The World According to Monsanto – HU DVD 5587
The Saltmen of Tibet – HU DVD 5586
What Have I Done to Deserve This? – HU DVD 5585
Dark Habits – HU DVD 5584
Rosenstrasse – HU DVD 5583

Classic Movies Not on DVD

We’ve created a big wiki of classic, cult, guilty pleasure, and otherwise favorite films (700+ titles) that have yet to make it to DVD in the US. Take a look and feel welcome to add titles that we’ve missed. Among the titles on this list, here’s a sampling of what we have on VHS and … Continue reading “Classic Movies Not on DVD”

We’ve created a big wiki of classic, cult, guilty pleasure, and otherwise favorite films (700+ titles) that have yet to make it to DVD in the US. Take a look and feel welcome to add titles that we’ve missed.

Among the titles on this list, here’s a sampling of what we have on VHS and are recommended viewing:

African Queen VHS 112
Alsino and the Condor VHS 6216
Antonio das Mortes VHS 568
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez VHS 375
Blue Dahlia VHS 3075
A Brief History of Time VHS 4999
Brighton Rock VHS 6798
Celine and Julie Go Boating VHS 4482
Cul-de-sac VHS 3004
David Holzman’s Diary VHS 3584
The Glass Key VHS 4555
Homicide VHS 5092
India Song VHS 3703
Ironweed VHS 1954
Johnny Guitar VHS 5268
Lonely Are the Brave VHS 1630
Ministry of Fear VHS 5226
Paisan VHS 2731
Streetwise VHS 205
Underworld USA VHS 4589

Classics Not On DVD Wiki

Discover World Cinema – The Violin – This Sunday – 4.5.09

The Violin (Dir: Francisco Vargas. Mexico)98 minutes – 2005In rural Mexico, during the peasant revolts of the 1970s, Plutarco, his son Genaro and grandson Lucio lead double lives. On the one hand, they are simple country musicians, and on the other they actively support the peasant guerrilla movement against the oppressor government. When the army … Continue reading “Discover World Cinema – The Violin – This Sunday – 4.5.09”

The Violin (Dir: Francisco Vargas. Mexico)
98 minutes – 2005
In rural Mexico, during the peasant revolts of the 1970s, Plutarco, his son Genaro and grandson Lucio lead double lives. On the one hand, they are simple country musicians, and on the other they actively support the peasant guerrilla movement against the oppressor government. When the army occupies the village, the rebels are forced to flee and leave their ammunition behind. Making the most of the fact that he looks like an inoffensive violinist, Plutarco has a plan: to recover the munitions hidden in his cornfield. His music enraptures the captain, but he still has to get his hands on the ammunition. Winner of 3 Ariel Awards (Mexico’s Oscars®)
Short: A kiss for the world (2007. 10 min. Dir: Cyril Paris. France) – A primary school teacher shows her pupils some daily newspapers. One boy carefully studies Le Monde and tears it in pieces. The teacher punishes him and asks him to stick the pieces back down. His reconstitution will have surprising effects on “the world”.
The Discover World Cinema video series is open to all and visitors are welcome to bring a snack. The series is coordinated by the American University library with support from Friends of the AU Library.
Sundays, 7 – 9 pm Media Classroom – Lower Level of the American University Library
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
Future Discover World Cinema events are located here:

Green on the Screen – Heat: A Global Investigation Pt. 1 – TODAY!

Facing pressure from governments, green groups and investors alike, big business is promising to reshape its approach to the environment. Martin Smith travels the globe to test what big business is really doing to solve this urgent issue. 60 min. Open to all. Bring lunch.


Facing pressure from governments, green groups and investors alike, big business is promising to reshape its approach to the environment. Martin Smith travels the globe to test what big business is really doing to solve this urgent issue. 60 min.
Open to all. Bring lunch.

Laughter is internal jogging – April is National Humor Month

To read all about it, click here. National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of … Continue reading “Laughter is internal jogging – April is National Humor Month”

To read all about it, click here.

National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one’s life.

As finals approach, let loose and laugh with some of these films from media services:

Odd Couple – HU DVD 5551-5555
Steel Magnolias – HU DVD 4795
Jerry McGuire – HU DVD 4940
Monty Python’s Life of Brian – HU DVD 970
Animal House – HU DVD 4913
Monty Python – HU DVD 2143
Little Miss Sunshine – HU DVD 2375
A League of Their Own – HU DVD 1384
Team America World Police – HU DVD 2086
Annie Hall – HU DVD 126
Sister Act – HU DVD 5341
Sister Act 2 – HU DVD 5342
Caddyshack – HU DVD 5038
Groundhog Day – HU DVD 2351
Fried Green Tomatoes – HU VHS 2719