Aaaarrrggh! A family of crickets has taken up residence outside the emergency door in Media Services, and you can hear them everywhere. Normally we would’ve tried to clear them out, but because the pathway outside the library is currently under construction, we can’t get to them. We, for one, welcome our new insect overlords! Lest […]
Continue readingFeeling creative? Learn screenwriting at the New Media Center THIS THURSDAY!
The New Media Center’s training sessions usually cover technical know-how, like editing video or making a podcast. But for one night only, we’re covering the creative side too. On Thursday, September 12th at 6pm, the New Media Center will host a master class taught by SOC Professor Claudia Myers on the screenwriting process. If you’ve […]
Continue readingVimeo steps into the film distribution game
The breakdown of the conventional media publishing model has led filmmakers to some unusual sources for funding. The most obvious alternative is Kickstarter, where hopeful directors can collect thousands of small donations to bankroll projects. Other large companies such as Netflix and Amazon have offered lucrative deals for original content in the vein of traditional […]
Continue readingMiyazaki retires! Celebrate the legendary director’s work
A luminary of the film industry is throwing in the towel. With the release of The Wind Rises, his eleventh feature film, Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki has announced his retirement from filmmaking. The sudden announcement was perhaps inevitable given Miyazaki’s age, but his absence from the world of animation will be felt immediately. Miyazaki’s production […]
Continue readingSyrian civil war documentary available streaming via AU Library
With the White House’s recent announcement that it intends to engage in military strikes against Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria in response to its purported use of chemical weapons, the ongoing Syrian civil war has once again been thrust into international spotlight. For many who have not followed the conflict since it began in 2011, […]
Continue readingRecognizing Elmore Leonard’s contributions to film
Last week, acclaimed novelist and screenplay writer Elmore Leonard died at age 87. Though perhaps not a household name, Leonard’s significant contributions to the film world should not be ignored. Leonard’s stories formed the backbone for a number of big movies and television shows, most notably the crime-comedy series Get Shorty and Be Cool. You […]
Continue readingHappy National Dog Day! Avoid animal tragedies with Does the Dog Die
Evidently, August 26th is National Dog Day, a holiday we can all agree with. The holiday’s goal is to raise awareness for local Humane Societies and the adoption process, which is a great thing, but it’s unclear how the average person should celebrate. Surely this is the right day to watch a few dog movies. […]
Continue readingFall 2013 hours start tomorrow
The inevitable march of time has led, once again, to the end of summer. The Fall 2013 semester officially begins tomorrow, and with it, we go back to our normal semester hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am – midnight Friday: 8am – 9pm Saturday: 9am – 9pm Sunday: 10am – midnight Here’s hoping everyone has a […]
Continue readingHave $35,000 to spend? The ultimate streaming device awaits
With the rise of the Roku, Xbox, and Chromecast, streaming devices have become one of the most popular ways to consume media. Nearly every major movie eventually ends up on Netflix, Amazon, or iTunes. It has become easier than ever to watch any movie at any time, but you have to wait. New releases still […]
Continue readingEarly Orson Welles film uncovered!
Everyone knows Orson Welles best for his directorial debut, Citizen Kane. Though Welles had dabbled in some film work and shorts before Kane‘s debut, few of those early works have seen the light of the day. Perhaps Welles’s most famous lost work is Too Much Johnson, a series of vignettes originally designed to screen alongside […]
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