Tonight’s film screening is of Coming Home, which can also be found in the Media Services Home Use Collection. Coming Home is a sad, poignant love story set against the social upheaval of the Vietnam war. Set in 1968, the story concerns a woman who, while her husband is serving in Vietnam, falls in love […]
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20 Horror Films You Should See
Tis the season to be frightened and there are plenty of scary movies in the Home Use Collection in Media Services to get you in the Halloween mood. The following is a list of 20 to get you started. There are tons more where these came from. Coffin Joe Trilogy (Brazillian cult horror) – HU […]
Continue readingTONIGHT!! Film Screening 7pm in Ward 1 – Born Into Brothels
Tonight, Tuesday, October 19 at 7pm in Ward 1. Born into Brothels, by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski, is the winner of the 77th annual Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. A tribute to the resiliency of childhood and the restorative power of art, Born into Brothels is a portrait of several unforgettable children who […]
Continue readingRemembering Tony Curtis (1925-2010)
The New York Times described Tony Curtis as “one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s Golden Age.” Read More… Here’s a short list of Tony Curtis related titles in our Home Use Collection:Celluloid Closet – HU DVD 5696Last Tycoon – HU DVD 718Some Like It Hot – HU DVD 396Spartacus – HU DVD 3272Sweet Smell […]
Continue readingTONIGHT!! Baby Boomer Film Festival – Wechsler Theater 7pm
Tonight’s film is Alice’s Restaurant, which is also available here in Media Services for home use.Alice’s Restaurant – HU DVD 3085
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 […]
Continue readingNetflix/NBC Deal Allows Streaming of The Office, SNL, and Many More!
Fresh off its invasion of Canada, Netflix recently announced a deal with NBC/Universal that will add a bunch of the entertainment company’s network and cable TV offerings to Netflix’s streaming service. Starting this week, Netflix Watch Instantly users will have access to * Episodes from every season of Saturday Night Live, including day-after broadcast of […]
Continue reading3 Picks From Werner Herzog!
Werner Herzog was on WAMU 88.5FM last week talking about three films that he highly recommends you see: Treasure of the Sierra Madre – HU DVD 1022Viva Zapata – HU VHS 1657Swing Time – HU VHS 7048 Read about it here or… Listen to the WAMU/NPR segment here: Here is a list of some of […]
Continue readingHappy Birthday Cheryl Hines!
Today Cheryl Hines turns 45 years old. She is most well known for her role as Cheryl David, Larry David’s wife on Curb Your Enthusiasm. If you haven’t seen this TV show, it’s a must see; especially for Seinfeld fans. Also, check her out in the 2007 film, Waitress (written and directed by Adrienne Shelley). […]
Continue readingSelected New Home Use Titles
Youth in Revolt – HU DVD 4468Black Narcissus – HU DVD 7327Awesome I … Shot That! – HU DVD 7329The Four Complete Historic Ed Sullivan Shows Featuring the Beatles – HU DVD 7339The Girl by the Lake – HU DVD 7340Topsy Turvy – HU DVD 7427Flying Down to Rio – HU DVD 7428As Good as […]
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