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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Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
Go (1999) Consisting of three plots, Go’s story centers around a Christmas-time drug deal gone wrong, starting with the perspective of a woman who turns to selling drugs in order to make rent for her apartment. Though the dark nature of the plot doesn’t make it the most festive pick, it’s so satisfying to uncover […]
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100 Documentaries Challenge
Become a documentary boss! Watch all 100 of these classic documentaries, and you can have your name immortalized at Media Services. Bring a signed streaming documentary log to the Makerspace to get added to the winner’s list and collect a prize. All these titles are available to current AU students, faculty and staff. 3 Rooms […]
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New Acquisitions
Check out our newly-acquired DVDs, including Anora (2024), The Substance (2024), Sinners (2025), and more!
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Martin Scorsese’s Portraits of America: Democracy on Film
In a time filled with uncertainty and rapid change, it’s essential to think critically about the world as well as understand the past. Martin Scorsese’s Portraits of America: Democracy on Film curriculum presents film not just as entertainment, but as an educational tool. Scorsese explains, “We all need to make sense of what we’re seeing. […]
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Must-Watch Beatles Films before Sam Mendes’ Biopics
With Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics generating buzz after the recent announcement of the castings for the Fab Four, now is the perfect time to revisit (or watch for the first time) classic films starring or about the iconic band. Luckily, there has been an enormous about of content created about The Beatles, meaning there’s […]
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The Evolution of Animated Movies
Animation is a widely accepted and integral part of the film industry, yet the birth of animation is relatively recent. In fact, the animated feature film is actually less than a century old! How did animation transform from simple series of drawings to the breathtaking scenes we see in films today? Humble Beginnings Early Animation […]
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Five Films Featuring… Spring!
As pleasant as the recent snow has been, it’s safe to say that most of us are ready for spring time to hit. It’s time to trade snowball fights on the quad with picnics in the sun and walks in the park. Warm breezes, blooming flowers, cherry blossoms, and the sweet sound of birds chirping […]
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Top Ten Adult Animated Shows
Family Guy Family Guy debuted in 1999 and quickly became known for its cutaway gags and takes on American culture. Set in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island, the show centers on the unique Griffin family, made up of Peter and Lois, the father and mother of two teenage children and a highly intelligent, […]
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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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