BEFORE AFTER That’s right, we’ve said goodbye to our little old televisions and now each viewing station is equipped with a brand new 22″ LCD HD TV. The photo doesn’t quite capture the improvement of the picture quality at our viewing stations. You’ll have to come and see for yourself!
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Amazon to Launch Library Lending for Kindle Books
Amazon today announced Kindle Library Lending, a new feature launching later this year that will allow Kindle customers to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 libraries in the United States. Kindle Library Lending will be available for all generations of Kindle devices and free Kindle reading apps. Read more of the Amazon Press Release.See what […]
Continue readingLibya blast kills photojournalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros
‘Restrepo’ co-director Tim Hetherington and Getty photographer Chris Hondros are hit by a mortar strike in Misurata, Libya. Read more here
Continue readingWashington City Paper’s Guide to Filmfest DC
The Washington City Paper has a pretty in depth guide to Filmfest DC. Check it out!Filmfest DC: An Insanely Serious Guide
Continue readingFilmfest DC Starts Today!
This year the festival will feature provocative Italian films and cutting edge work from Romania, the hottest spot on the international cinema scene. Fans can also look forward to “The Tango Singer” (Argentina), “Hipsters” (Russia), “Medal of Honor” (Romania), “Heliopolis” (Egypt), “Will You Marry Us” (Switzerland), “25 Carats” (Spain) and scores of other international award […]
Continue readingGoogle Takes on Facebook with Latest Social Tweak
Check out this article about Google’s latest endeavor, which happens to directly compete with Facebook. (Reuters) – Google Inc will begin allowing users to personally endorse search results and Web pages, its latest attempt to stave off rival Facebook Inc while trying to jump onboard a social networking boom. Read more..
Continue readingI AM Preview Screening and Q&A with Tom Shadyac – Thursday at 2:10pm in Wechsler Theatre!!
You are invited to a special preview screening of I AM and Q&A with director Tom Shadyac on Thursday, March 24th at 2:10pm in the Mark Wechsler Theatre (Mary Gradon Center #315) at American University. Tom Shadyac’s writing/directing career was launched in 1994 with the Jim Carrey smash hit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In the […]
Continue readingNPR Highlights Books to Film in 2011
In a recent article, NPR highlighted several books that are being turned into films this year. Read the entire article here, or check out a couple below: Adjustment Bureau (March 4) The Book: This rom-thriller is “loosely” based on the short story “Adjustment Team” by science fiction master Philip K. Dick. In Dick’s story, first […]
Continue readingEric Stoltz as the Original Marty McFly
The Hollywood Reporter has posted this “Never before seen clip” of Back to the Future with Eric Stoltz in the lead role. Today the Hollywood Reporter posted:Everyone knows the classic 1985 film “Back to the Future” featured a boyish Michael J. Fox in a winning performance as Marty McFly. But Fox was not the original […]
Continue readingEdward Norton on WAMU 88.5 and on AU’s Campus!!
Edward Norton was on WAMU 88.5 this morning discussing his experiences producing, directing, and acting. A transcript of Diane Rehm’s captivating conversation with Mr. Norton can be found here. Or you can go to Diane Rehm’s web site and click Listen. Edward Norton then came to campus for a Question and Answer session in Ward […]
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