Horror flicks have been a cornerstone of Halloween celebration for as long as pictures have been able to move. Cheesy, gory, acclaimed or admonished, there’s a place in our collection for all the movies that rattle your bones and scare your socks off. In celebration of Halloween ’23, here’s 13 20th-century horror classics available for […]
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What you can and cannot do on a Chromebook
Introduction As you may know, the American University Library has a collection of Chromebooks for students whose personal laptops are temporarily out-of-order and have been sent for repairs. A student has to fill up the Chromebook Request Form with a proof of repair order, and the Media Services department can issue a Chromebook and charger to […]
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New Acquisition and Review!
Samira’s Dream / DVD 17357 Samira is a young Zanzibari woman living in Zanzibar, Tanzania. While balancing her responsibilities as caretaker of her younger siblings, working at a local resort, and doing everyday domestic chores, Samira prioritizes her education. “My dream is to raise my own family and have an education and be independent at […]
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Immigration Film Fest 2023
The 10th outing of the Annual Immigration Film Fest will be held through October 20-22. If you can’t make it to the theaters, you can watch some of the films online from the comfort of your home. The festival also features a reception where you can meet the creators, actors and the wonderful people whose stories […]
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to celebrate. Originally established as National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and expanded to a full month in 1989, this celebration runs from September 15th through October 15th every year. This month includes important dates for many Hispanic countries, including […]
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We’re back!
Hello again from American University Library’s Media Services! This is the official relaunch of our very own media related blog. We’ll be posting news and information about our physical and streaming collections – over 100,000 titles available to AU faculty staff and students. New titles, subject spotlights and highlights from our streaming suppliers. Also news […]
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New Acquisition Alert!
Revolution of Our Times / BLU 17255 Revolution of Our Times uses interviews and footage from the frontline political scene to follow seven teams of protestors as they fight for their freedom and democracy in Hong Kong during 2019-2021. Named after the political slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times,” this film is a […]
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New Acquisitions!
Start the new semester by checking out our new media purchases! Start the new semester by checking out our new media purchases! Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (DVD 17204) Summer of Soul (DVD 17206) Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982 (DVD 17209) Jojo Rabbit (DVD 17214) Ash is the Purest White (DVD Blu 17219) Drive […]
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Remembering bell hooks, 1952-2021
bell hooks, the trailblazing author, feminist, educator, and activist, died today at the age of 69. hooks, whose given name was Gloria Jean Watkins, based her pen name on great-grandmother Bell Blair Hooks. She chose to style her pen name in all lowercase letter in order to highlight her message, rather than herself. hooks was […]
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Happy Birthday Judi Dench!
by Kevin Yates Happy birthday to Judi Dench! Born December 9th, 1934, Dench grew up drawn to theatre performance in small-town England. Her achievements include multiple BAFTA nominations and awards and even an Oscar win. She has been in many films and other productions, creating a long resume of theatrical performance. Most recently, her role in the infamous (for […]
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