http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2011/01/17/greatest-sundance-hits-must-see-indie-classics/ Here’s a collection of films that have played at the Sundance Film Festival…
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3 Picks From Werner Herzog!
Werner Herzog was on WAMU 88.5FM last week talking about three films that he highly recommends you see: Treasure of the Sierra Madre – HU DVD 1022Viva Zapata – HU VHS 1657Swing Time – HU VHS 7048 Read about it here or… Listen to the WAMU/NPR segment here: Here is a list of some of […]
Continue readingCheck out this 1922 time capsule…
This is a test of Kodachrome color motion picture film in 1922. Go here, for more information on this video.
Continue readingErrol Morris explains his motivation and how he created his “Interrotron”
http://www.errolmorris.com/content/eyecontact/interrotron.html
Continue readingTim Robbins & James Gandolfini Join The HBO Movie ‘Cinema Verite’
Tim Robbins and James Gandolfini are set to co-star opposite Diane Lane in HBO Films’ Cinema Verite. The movie, written by David Seltzer, is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the groundbreaking 1973 PBS documentary series An American Family. The series by Oscar-winning doc filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond centered on Santa Barbara couple […]
Continue readingDisneyland Dream: Classic home movie now on DVD
54 years ago Robbins Barstow made Disneyland Dream about his family’s trip to Disneyland after winning a nationwide contest sponsored by Scotch tape. He now makes it available on DVD. From Boing Boing–“This is the most delightful historical Disneyland movie I’ve seen — including the old TV shows where Walt tours the park. Young Master […]
Continue readingTONIGHT! KPU Presents: Robert Kenner (Director of Food Inc) – 8:15pm Ward 1
KPU Presents: Robert Kenner8:15 p.m., Ward 1Come see the Oscar-nominated director of the documentary Food Inc.Sponsor: Eco-Sense, ATV, New Media Center, Wellness CenterCome to AU Library Media Services to see this film at one of our viewing stations!Food Inc DVD 6527
Continue reading22ND AFI European Union Film Showcase At AFI Silver Theater
I highly recommend attending this festival. It is one of the D.C. metro areas consistently best festivals. I’ve made the films link to their Internet Movie Database page, if possible, I’ve tracked down a trailer of the film, some of which DO NOT have English subtitles. However, all the films playing at the festival will […]
Continue readingThe Case of the Inappropriate Alarm Clock – Errol Morris on photographic “fakery”
The New York Times is running an interesting multi-part essay by filmmaker Errol Morris on the photography of the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Iconic pictures by Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans came out of this government agency. As always Morris is interested in the role of the photographer/filmmaker in constructing reality. link
Continue readingTime Out’s 50 greatest animated films, with added commentary by Terry Gilliam…
An interesting list worth checking out: http://www.timeout.com/film/features/show-feature/8835/time-outs-50-greatest-animated-films-curated-by-terry-gilliam.html Media Services own 9 out of the top 10 listed: My Neighbor Totoro (1988)DVD 4709 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)DVD 6329 The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie (1979)VHS 4136 Fantasia (1940)DVD 4691 Toy Story (1995)DVD 7768 Spirited Away (2001)DVD 586 Yellow Submarine (1968)VHS 5100 Belleville Rendez-vouz (2003)DVD […]
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