Celebrating Mother’s Day, the next are 50 quotes from classic actors remembering their mothers and explaining what motherhood and parenting was or is for them. Some of the memories are sad, some are happy, some are full of nostalgia, some are funny, some are resentful. There are vivid descriptions and honest words. They are representative […]
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Classic Hollywood Guide to how to react when you screw up a scene
Watch behind the scenes takes by Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Claudette Colbert, Errol Flynn, Claude Rains, Kay Francis, Edward G. Robinson, Jane Wyman, George Brent, Merle Oberon, Patricia Neal, Mickey Rooney, and more.
Continue readingSupport this great project! Playing Dead
Playing Dead: A Documentary About the Zombie Subculture Check out and support this fun and exciting project by former Media Services staff member, Eileen. All the details are on the project’s Kickstarter page, and can also be found below.Playing Dead on IMDBPlaying Dead on Facebook – “Like” it! ABOUT THIS PROJECT What is this film? PLAYING […]
Continue readingAccess the Naxos Music Library streaming database through your iPhone or Android device!
Check out this cool little introduction to mobile access to the Naxos Music Library streaming database. Apps are available for Android and iOS devices. The sound effects used to make this video came from from the Greg Smith Sound Effects Collection. Click this link if you’re curious about what kind of sound a 1,500-sound-effects collection […]
Continue readingSpring 2012 Exhibitions: In the Studio and Like. Comment. Share. Now until May 20, 2012 in the Katzen Arts Center 1st Floor Museum
In the Studio Daniella Napolitano, Untitled, 2012. Amy Lokoff, I don’t know if I’m good at this…, 2012. Video. April 28 through May 20, 2012 American University undergraduate students explore process in the pursuit of perfection. Curated by Valerie McDonald and Neena Narayanan. ARTISTS: Antonio Forte, Evan Fowler, Amy Lokoff, Daniella Napolitano, Hannah O’Brien, Amanda […]
Continue readingFinal Perk aka Finals Fiesta is tonight from 7-9pm!!
That’s right, everyone. Tonight is Finals Fiesta from 7-9pm out in front of the library. Don’t miss it! The quad in front of the library will be transformed into a vibrant party area—with free coffee, drinks, and cookies. You might even spot a sombrero or two. Take a break from paper writing and studying and […]
Continue readingAmos Vogel dies at age 91
Influential cinéaste, Amos Vogel died in his Greenwich Village apartment last Tuesday at the age of 91. He was best known as the founder of Cinema 16 and the first New York Film Festival, not to mention his bestselling book, Film as a Subversive Art. See what the New York Times had to say, or […]
Continue readingFilm Studies for Free
There are a lot of people, from Werner Herzog to Denis Leary, who would tell you to forgo film school and learn film making on the street. Well, if you’re not quite ready for that, how about this- Free, open access film studies resources. What more could you need?http://filmstudiesforfree.blogspot.com/
Continue readingBrand New Full HD LED 3DTV in Media Services!!
It has arrived! Our new super thin amazing 54.6″ 3DTV is here and installed in Room 11. Faculty are welcome to schedule class screenings in the room to experience its amazing picture quality. Students can come in and screen a film in Room 11 as well, as long as there are no class reservations at […]
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