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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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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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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Best Movie Posters
Movie Posters: Promotional tools that aim to capture the aesthetic, plot, and tone of the movie they are advertising. You might think that a movie poster just has to look cool and appealing; however, there is so much more to it. A picture can tell a thousand words. Cars (2006) Cars is a classic. For […]
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Introducing the Food Films Media Collection!
If you’re interested in finding a new favorite, mouthwatering film, then you’ve come to the right place! One of the many offerings AU Library Media Services has to provide is our extensive group of curated media collections. From recent acquisitions to African American cinema to war films, our collections showcase a wide scope of interesting […]
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13 Halloween Classics Available through the Library
Horror flicks have been a cornerstone of Halloween celebration for as long as pictures have been able to move. Cheesy, gory, acclaimed or admonished, there’s a place in our collection for all the movies that rattle your bones and scare your socks off. In celebration of Halloween ’23, here’s 13 20th-century horror classics available for […]
Continue readingThe Evolution of Horror Films: A Look a Horror Movies from the 19th to 21st Century
By Emily Walsh When you think of horror movies, what comes to mind? Horror films try to evoke the viewer’s worst nightmares as a form of entertainment. The ghosts, demons, murderers, and supernatural beings combined with some gore, torture, and jump-scares manipulate the audience into experiencing psychological thrills and fun. For a film to be […]
Continue readingAstrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gets James Cameron to fix a scientific inaccuracy for the 3D version of Titanic
SlashFilm recently posted a great article about how Neil deGrasse Tyson noticed that the sky in the scene were Rose (Kate Winslet) is floating on a plank and gazing at the sky. According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, the sky is completely inaccurate for the time of night on that particular date (April 15, 1912 at […]
Continue readingThe Real Georges Méliès: Friday, November 18 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm Lower Level of the Library
The Real Georges Méliès Friday, November 18, at 4:30 pm American University Library Media Classroom Lower Level Discover the films of George Méliès, whose life and work structure the story of Martin Scorsese’s HUGO. Professor Despina Kakoudaki will present an overview of early cinema, show and discuss some of Méliès most beloved films, and screen […]
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