It’s been a while, hasn’t it? After a relaxing winter break, we’re back in at full steam with a bounty of great DVDs. Looking for something critically acclaimed? Fruitvale Station, Behind the Candelabra, and Breaking Bad will itch that scratch. Mindless entertainment? Pacific Rim and Man of Steel. Need some AU pride? History professor Peter […]
Continue readingMovie real estate does not come cheap, even in Lego form
The Lego Movie, hitting theaters this week, is no doubt the result of an elaborate product placement or marketing deal. Still, Legos are very fun, and we can’t help but be excited whenever we have a chance to play with them. As someone who has been to a Lego retail store and played with the […]
Continue readingSee a future without books TODAY at library film screening
As a part of the library that frequently deals with streaming video, we understand hesitations about the transition to from physical to digital media. This is a concern that isn’t just limited to films; the rise of tablets and e-readers has led libraries to also reconsider the acquisition of expensive and bulky books when their […]
Continue readingBecome a Super Manager. Lynda will mentor you.
Many people know Lynda.com has hundreds of training videos for you to master the latest software. What is sometimes overlooked is that it is just as valuable a resource for sharpening your business skills. For example, Management Fundamentals with Britt Andreatta is a two hour course which covers all the essentials of good management – […]
Continue readingAlternative programming: Football under scrutiny
February 2nd is upon us, and we’re only 8 hours away from Super Bowl XLVIII kickoff. We’re as excited as anyone, especially given the exciting match-up this year. That said, there is a dark side to the professional football as well. The continued threat of brain damage has plagued the NFL for years, and with […]
Continue readingALA names Notable Videos of 2013
Every year, our friends/overlords at the American Library Association release a list of Notable Videos for Adults featuring some of the most significant and interesting videos recently released. The ALA has just released their picks from 2013, and they’re good ones. Most of these are in our collection, but since we trust the ALA, we’re […]
Continue readingFamed Simpsons artist shows off his old sketch archives
Matt Groening created The Simpsons, but animator David Silverman gave them their iconic look. For years, Silverman hand-animated characters from the show, establishing the rules for their appearance that all future animators and merchandisers would follow. As it turns out, Silverman is active on Twitter, and he recently unearthed a whole slew of sketches he […]
Continue readingThe Room director Tommy Wiseau comes to DC this weekend (What a story, Mark!)
If you’re in certain film circles, you have likely heard of The Room, a notoriously bad 2003 movie about a sordid love triangle. The Room is remarkably horrible, failing on both technical and creative levels. It’s filled with flubbed transitions, rampant misogyny, ungrammatical dialogue, and characters that are recast halfway into the movie. It is […]
Continue readingThe Random Oscar Winner Generator is hilarious, necessary
We still have over a month to go before the Oscars, but we’re already excited! Questions about their authority aside, the Academy Awards are a fun time to celebrate nearly a century of great films. Let’s be serious though: there’s a lot of hot air involved too. With so many award contenders dealing with serious […]
Continue readingSeasonal question: How are the Oscar nominees picked?
In case you missed it, the Oscar nominees came out this morning. By all accounts it’s a pretty good list, featuring a wide cut of the most acclaimed films of the year. And Matthew McConaughey stands a chance to win his first Oscar! The question, of course, is how these nominees were even selected. Is […]
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