September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! While American University students have access to tons of resources through the AU library, there’s even more you can do with a public library card. If you are an on-campus or commuter student living in DC, you are entitled to a DC Public Library card. You’ll be able […]
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Fall 2024 Media Services Workshops
If you want to make use of the Media Services A/V collection but you don’t know where to start, come visit our workshops. These workshops are designed to teach you the skills you need to realize your creative vision for any multimedia project you’re working on. This semester, our workshops will be held once a […]
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What happened to long TV seasons?
Some of the most classic and timeless TV shows like Friends, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine regularly had seasons of 20-25 episodes with a new episode airing each week for about half a year. Viewers got to enjoy drawn out storylines, stand-alone episodes, and even crossovers with this long-lasting season setup. So why is […]
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Remembering Shelley Duvall
On July 11th 2024, award-winning actress Shelley Duvall passed away in her home state Texas, after suffering from diabetes-related health complications. Duvall’s career spanned several decades, including her iconic performance as protagonist ‘Wendy Torrance’ in The Shining (1977). In addition to her eclectic collection of roles in children’s television, comedy and horror films, Duvall is […]
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Streaming vs. the Material Media Comeback
As a Seinfeld fan, I’m lucky that the entire show is available to watch on Netflix. An episode here, an episode there. I’m free to pick and choose whichever I want without having the luck of the draw coming on late night cable. But what if that’s the only show I’m interested in watching on […]
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The Evolution of Queer Cinema: A Look Back at Early Queer Films and the Genre’s Progression into the Modern Day
A cartoon image of an old-fashioned movie projector on a tripod shining a beam of rainbows from the lens
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Best Movie Posters
Movie Posters: Promotional tools that aim to capture the aesthetic, plot, and tone of the movie they are advertising. You might think that a movie poster just has to look cool and appealing; however, there is so much more to it. A picture can tell a thousand words. Cars (2006) Cars is a classic. For […]
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Upcoming Film Festivals in the D.C. Area – April 2024
Washington, D.C. is a great area for film lovers, with regular festivals and events happening throughout the year—and this month is no exception. Here is a list of three upcoming film festivals in the area. The 12th Annual Annapolis Film Festival starts today, Thursday, April 4th, with a showing of Thelma at Maryland Hall. Consisting […]
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Guess the Theme – March Results, April Movies
Congratulations to the Jordan Delgado, CAS/BA ’25, for winning the March Guess the Theme contest! Their correct guess entered them into a random drawing for a free drink token from the Davenport Coffee Lounge. Were you also able to figure out the theme? As a reminder, the movies were: 21 Jump Street, Bridesmaids, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, A Quiet […]
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Five Films Featuring…Plenty of Pink!
We’re bringing back a Media Services blog staple: “Five Films Featuring…” And with cherry blossoms still on the mind, let’s keep enjoying these springtime vibes with a few films dedicated the color pink! Here are just a few that are available at the library but we could easily come up with a whole collection’s worth. […]
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