John Waters is an acclaimed director who is known for subversive films that challenge mainstream ideals of social and moral standards. The “Pope of Trash” is a DMV native, born and raised in the suburbs of Baltimore. His religious, upper-middle class upbringing was a mold that he never fit into, eliciting fasciation with unordinary, and […]
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D.C. Independent Film Festival
The DC Independent Film Festival is Washington, D.C.’s oldest independent film festival, founded in 1999. It celebrates unique and thought-provoking independent features, short films, documentaries, and animation, with a strong focus on new voices, career development, and films that explore important social issues. And it’s coming around again. Key details for the 2026 DC Independent […]
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Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
Go (1999) Consisting of three plots, Go’s story centers around a Christmas-time drug deal gone wrong, starting with the perspective of a woman who turns to selling drugs in order to make rent for her apartment. Though the dark nature of the plot doesn’t make it the most festive pick, it’s so satisfying to uncover […]
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100 Documentaries Challenge
Become a documentary boss! Watch all 100 of these classic documentaries, and you can have your name immortalized at Media Services. Bring a signed streaming documentary log to the Makerspace to get added to the winner’s list and collect a prize. All these titles are available to current AU students, faculty and staff. 3 Rooms […]
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25 Movies That Inspired Music Videos!
Lady Snowblood Lady Snowblood (1973), directed by Toshiya Fujita. Post Malone’s “rockstar ft. 21 Savage” official music video (2018), directed by Emil Nava. Blue Velvet Blue Velvet (1986), directed by David Lynch. Lana Del Rey’s “Blue Velvet” official music video (2012), directed by Johan Renck. Grease, Risky Business, & Say Anything Grease (1978), directed by […]
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New Acquisitions
Check out our newly-acquired DVDs, including Anora (2024), The Substance (2024), Sinners (2025), and more!
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New Equipment: Drawing Tablet, Microphones, and More!
A new semester is upon us, and we’ve got new equipment available for checkout! See our new LibCal reservation system to book an appointment or consultation. Wacom Intuos Drawing Tablet If you’re interested in digital art or photo editing, our Wacom Intuos provides a more natural drawing experience than your trackpad or mouse. The tablet […]
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Upcoming DC Film Fests: WorldPride and DC/DOX!
Film festival season is upon us once again! In the next few weeks, DC/DOX and WorldPride are screening shorts and features in cinemas all over town. If you like documentaries or are passionate about LGBTQ+ topics, then you’re in luck. From June 12th to 15th, the third annual DC/DOX festival is showcasing over 90 short […]
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The Real Movie Magic (is Data Storage)
Optical, solid-state, and magnetic, oh my! It’s easy to take for granted the technology that brings us our pictures, and it’s supposed to be that way. The home entertainment industry has, over decades, engineered the act of watching to be as effortless and engaging as possible. Gone are the days of carefully positioning your TV […]
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Martin Scorsese’s Portraits of America: Democracy on Film
In a time filled with uncertainty and rapid change, it’s essential to think critically about the world as well as understand the past. Martin Scorsese’s Portraits of America: Democracy on Film curriculum presents film not just as entertainment, but as an educational tool. Scorsese explains, “We all need to make sense of what we’re seeing. […]
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