One of the great things about living in DC is that so many of our cultural institutions are free to the public. This includes some of the Smithsonian’s special events, like the annual Made in Hong Kong film festival hosted by the National Museum of Asian Art. The festival is virtual this year due to […]
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Made in Hong Kong Film Festival at the Freer/Sackler
Looking for something FREE to do while avoiding the scorching temperatures? The Freer/Sacker Gallery is currently hosting its annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival. This event, which runs until August 18th, features the following films: Project Gutenberg: Sunday, August 4, 2 pm The Leakers: Friday, August 9, 7 pm Master Z: Ip Man Legacy: […]
Continue readingFree Passes — See the First Four Episodes of Amazon’s “Homecoming”
Attention movie and tv lovers! The Media Services Desk has two free passes available for a screening of the first four episodes of “Homecoming,” a new show from Amazon Prime. The screening is scheduled for 7pm on October 29th. If you’d like to claim these passes, please present your AU ID at the Media Services […]
Continue readingSmithsonian African American Film Festival
One of the great things about living in DC is that we have this incredible city right at our fingertips. Case in point: the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting its first ever African American Film Festival. While you do have to pay to attend a film screening and a […]
Continue readingFilms at the Freer|Sackler
This weekend marks the reopening of the Freer|Sackler here in DC. The films shown at this Smithsonian gem are always worthwhile, and there are a few coming up. Check out their website for the lineup: https://www.freersackler.si.edu/events/films/ …if we may be allowed to highlight, here’s the trailer for Neko Atsume House, a film based on the popular […]
Continue readingDisco Film Screenings at the LOC
The Library of Congress just announced their “Bibliodiscotheque” and a whole series of film screenings to go with it!Here are a few disco-themed movies from our collection to get you dancing! The Greasy Strangler (HU DVD 13736): Ronnie runs a disco walking tour of Los Angeles with his adult son Brayden when the appearance of […]
Continue readingSee Rings two days early!
There are many, many reasons you might want a break this week. So we have one for you – free passes to see the upcoming movie Rings two days early! The American remake of The Ring came out 15 years ago, back when most people probably had the means to watch a cursed videotape. This […]
Continue readingSee The Accountant early and for free, with director Q&A!
We have more passes to see movies in advance this week – with a Q&A with the director! This time around, we have passes for a preview screening of The Accountant, the new Ben Affleck-fronted thriller with a title that doesn’t suggest that all. You’d normally have to wait until this hits theaters to see […]
Continue readingSOC’s Media that Matter series kicks off with Thank You for Playing
Every semester, SOC’s Media that Matter film series highlights social issues as captured on the screen, from race issues in America to the ethics of food. It’s a very AU film series in the best way, and often, the screening includes a discussion with the filmmakers. Last semester, the series included a screening of Best […]
Continue readingSee Queen of Katwe for free TOMORROW!
One of the great perks of living in a major city is getting to see movies before they come out. This week, we have free passes to see Queen of Katwe, the upcoming biopic about Ugandan chess player Phiona Mutesi, weeks before it hits theaters! The screening is tomorrow, Monday, September 12th, as 7pm in […]
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