Here’s a piece of film history so unusual that it must be shared. For forty years, con artist and filmmaker Melton Barker traveled across the United States, roping in small towns to produce a short film titled The Kidnappers Foil that would star local children and premiere in a local theater. As you could imagine, […]
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Hot Docs: It’s a Girl
Hot Docs highlights interesting new documentaries we’ve recently added to our collection. It’s a Girl (DVD 10633) exposes the expanding issue of “gendercide” in India and China. Because of cultural traditions and one-child policies in these countries, female children are often mistreated, killed, abused, or abandoned. It’s a Girl reveals these injustices and who is […]
Continue readingIs the special effects business in trouble?
Common sense dictates that special effects sell movie tickets. If you look at a list of the most successful movies in the world, 18 of the 20 highest-grossing live-action films are notable for their high-quality CGI. Big, splashy effects drive people to seats, get them to buy DVDs, and frequently win critical acclaim. One recent […]
Continue readingCozy up with some romantic films
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and there’s no avoiding it if you’re in any center of commerce. If you’re one of those people who likes this annual, culturally mandated celebration of love and greeting cards, we’re got you covered. Our Pinterest page has a section for romantic films and […]
Continue readingNew Acquisitions – February 2013
The Oscar season onslaught has begun! The big movies from fall 2012 are starting to hit DVD, and we’re picking them up. The first big name in our batch is Flight, the Robert Zemeckis film that has Denzel Washington in contention for Best Actor. Other notables include documentary nominee Detropia and Frankenweenie, Tim Burton’s return […]
Continue readingFree Preview Passes Available NOW in Media Services: “21 and Over”
Be the first on your block to see “21 and Over” a new comedy from the writers of The Hangover. The movie will screen Monday, Feb 11, 2013 at 7:30pm at AMC Loews Georgetown 14, 3111 K st., Washington, DC 2007The film opens in theaters Friday, March 1, 2013. IMPORTANT NOTE: Get to the theater […]
Continue readingHot Docs: A Burning Question
Hot Docs highlights interesting new documentaries we’ve recently added to our collection. A Burning Question (DVD 10638) is not simply about global warming. Though this documentary is, at its core, an updated look at the effects of climate change on the world and particularly in Ireland, the film also examines why such a large climate […]
Continue readingSoderbergh calls it a day
Steven Soderbergh’s next film, Side Effects hits theaters tomorrow. But if the director can be believed, it will also be his last film. In recent interviews, Soderbergh has made clear his distaste for the Hollywood system and its treatment of directors. Although Soderbergh still has a film in the can waiting to be released (an […]
Continue readingLooper screening on campus TONIGHT!
Sci-fi action-thriller Looper is one of our most popular new acquisitions (HU DVD 10899). Naturally, as of this writing, it’s checked out. Looper was not a huge box office success when it hit theaters last September, but its smart blend of time travel with old-fashioned action thrills gained it a cult following and glowing review […]
Continue readingHot Docs: Schooling the World
Hot Docs highlights interesting new documentaries we’ve recently added to our collection. Schooling the World (DVD 10940) questions whether Western-style educational systems are appropriate for the rest of the world. For all the philanthropic efforts to increase the quality of education in impoverished countries, our idea of a good education may not fit with the […]
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