AFI Docs has arrived! For one week every summer, the American Film Institute takes over DC, hosting five days of screenings for new documentaries and documentary shorts. AFI Docs attracts top talent from around the world – including, this year, a special event with Werner Herzog and his new film Lo and Behold. Tickets for […]
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See Inside Out tonight in Adams Morgan!
It’s been a while since we checked in with all the outdoor movie screenings happening in DC this summer. As it turns out, there’s one tonight! The Adams Morgan BID will be screening Inside Out tonight at the Marie Reed School Soccer Field, just a block or two away from Amsterdam Falafelshop. The movie starts […]
Continue readingWatch Purple Rain for free at the MLK Library tonight
Prince graffiti in Tenleytown Prince’s sudden death last month still comes as a shock, and the public outpouring of grief and remembrance has reminded us of his singular musical talent. In the realm of film, Prince also left four movies of varying quality. While Under the Cherry Moon may not be remembered as more than […]
Continue readingGet ready for DC’s outdoor movie season
Photo via Bethesda Urban Partnership You did it! The semester’s over! Despite the overcast, soggy weather, we’re officially in the academic summer. For those sticking around DC for the summer (as we are), we’ll keep you updated on interesting film events and happenings around town. As part of our favorite DC summer tradition, communities all […]
Continue readingSee The Terminator with artificial intelligence experts – free!
Tomorrow, AU takes a day-long study break before final exams begin. Use this time wisely if you need it, and don’t forget about the library’s Final Perk event! But suppose you’re off-campus, have time on your hands, and want something film-y to do. Slate‘s Future Tense has you covered. Tomorrow, the web magazine’s futurist column […]
Continue readingSee local film shorts, featuring the AU Library’s Christina Floriza!
We have a special film screening recommendation today: the AU Library’s own Christina Floriza is starring in Rendezvous, a new independent short film playing at the NOVA Film Festival tomorrow in Fairfax, VA. The film looks like a small-scale dinner date dramedy, filmed on location at a restaurant in Tysons Corner. We haven’t seen it […]
Continue readingHear Betty Boop and Max Fleischer favorites performed live
Discussion about the early history of animation tends to focus on Walt Disney and Looney Tunes, ignoring good old Max Fleischer. Fleischer was the man behind Betty Boop, Popeye, and other Depression-era classics. We could talk about those for a week, especially the censorship of Betty Boop, but one of the most critical parts of […]
Continue readingSee Sacha Baron Cohen’s new movie early and for free!
Sacha Baron Cohen rose to fame for his prank documentary characters like Ali G and Bruno, but in recent years, he’s chosen to hone his character-building in self-produced scripted movies like The Dictator. Cohen has been out of the limelight for about four years since The Dictator – the longest he’s gone without portraying one […]
Continue readingGames on Film invades National Harbor’s MAGFest this weekend
In DC, film festivals turn up in the oddest places. This city hosts so many non-profits and interest organizations that you can usually find special screenings for any topic or culture, as we’ve covered in the past. For 2016, you can add gaming to that list: as part of the annual Music and Games Festival […]
Continue readingNeed a finals break? See The Danish Girl on Thursday!
Welcome to finals week! We know it might be a rough time of year, so best of luck. We’re kicking off this hellacious week with a little present: advance passes to see The Danish Girl on Thursday, December 10th at 7pm in Friendship Heights. The story of transgender woman Lili Elbe is fascinating and timely, […]
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