We don’t like to run blatant promotional material, but this is a special circumstance. The Criterion Collection, widely regarded as the gold standard for home media releases, is holding a one-day sale on their entire collection. Every Criterion DVD and Blu-ray is 50% off until noon tomorrow. This includes their collection sets and the Eclipse […]
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CNBC catches up with The Queen of Versailles subjects
The Queen of Versailles (HU DVD 4553) is one of the more popular and unusual documentaries in our collection. It chronicles the lifestyle of Florida billionaires Jackie and David Siegel as they attempt to build an impossibly massive mansion during the height of the recent economic downturn. As the film explains, a variety of economic […]
Continue readingFeeling creative? Learn screenwriting at the New Media Center THIS THURSDAY!
The New Media Center’s training sessions usually cover technical know-how, like editing video or making a podcast. But for one night only, we’re covering the creative side too. On Thursday, September 12th at 6pm, the New Media Center will host a master class taught by SOC Professor Claudia Myers on the screenwriting process. If you’ve […]
Continue readingVimeo steps into the film distribution game
The breakdown of the conventional media publishing model has led filmmakers to some unusual sources for funding. The most obvious alternative is Kickstarter, where hopeful directors can collect thousands of small donations to bankroll projects. Other large companies such as Netflix and Amazon have offered lucrative deals for original content in the vein of traditional […]
Continue readingHappy National Dog Day! Avoid animal tragedies with Does the Dog Die
Evidently, August 26th is National Dog Day, a holiday we can all agree with. The holiday’s goal is to raise awareness for local Humane Societies and the adoption process, which is a great thing, but it’s unclear how the average person should celebrate. Surely this is the right day to watch a few dog movies. […]
Continue readingBreaking Bad’s final stretch premieres Sunday; anticipation can’t get higher
At this point, Breaking Bad rests among the greatest television shows ever aired. Walter White’s harrowing transformation from mild-mannered teacher to complete monster has captivated audiences for the last five years – and on Sunday, we get to see how it wraps up. Promotional materials for Breaking Bad‘s final eight episodes imply a disastrous turn […]
Continue readingThe Totoro house is real, wonderful
My Neighbor Totoro is among the most beloved animated films of all time. Often considered director Hayao Miyazaki’s masterwork, Totoro is renowned for its child-like sense of wonder and magic. It’s the sort of whimsy that many people wish they could capture in their own lives, so naturally, Studio Ghibli decided to rebuild the sets […]
Continue readingCelebrate Shark Week and win a copy of Jaws!
Shark Week, the Discovery Channel’s annual celebration of all things sharktacular, kicked off yesterday. We’re all fans of Shark Week (and for that matter Sharknado), so wanted to celebrate somehow. To commemorate the occasion, we’re giving away a digital copy of Jaws, indisputably the greatest of all shark movies. For a chance to win, leave […]
Continue readingKick off August with a sneak preview…or two!
We already have more advanced screenings for you! Just in time to welcome you early birds back to DC for the fall semester, you could go to one or BOTH of these upcoming sneak previews. Tuesday, August 6th you’re invited to see You’re Next, one of the more terrifying horror films you’ll see […]
Continue readingCosby revisits his sweaters, asks fans to pick the best
Time for some great non-news: Bill Cosby’s official website has opened a poll for fans to vote on the best of the now-legendary “Cosby sweaters,” the weird and colorful garments worn by Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Starting with the “Crew 32” and working down to the “Warmest 4,” Cosby’s sweater bracket is by […]
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