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BlogDocumentary Spotlight: Films for Teaching, Research and Learning
According to Video Librarian, “Pride Month is a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on the progress made in the fight for equality, and acknowledge the work still left to…
BlogUnderstanding and Preserving History: The Importance of Film Preservation
In today’s world, where everything is accessible at the touch of a button, it seems that we have a greater ability of choice in our selection of films whether it is streaming…
BlogHow Streaming Changed the Movie Experience: A New Era of Storytelling
There was a time when going to movie was an event. The smell of buttery popcorn, the excitement of a dimmed theater, the thrill of watching a story unfold on massive screen, it was…
BlogCertified Classics: Timeless Films You Can Check Out at the Library
As great as the new movies that are bring produced today are, there is something uniquely comforting about a classic. Whether it’s a black and white masterpiece or a just movie…
BlogThe Black American Struggle Portrayed in Film
For my first blog post, I wanted to share movies that I thought delivered powerful messages, specifically in terms of black empowerment and black stories. The three movies I chose…
BlogNature’s Rebirth: Films to Watch this Spring
Spring is a season of rejuvenation, a time when the world awakens from the cold winter months, and nature comes to life with vibrant colors and new life. As flowers bloom and trees…
BlogWhy I Hate The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and What You Should Watch Instead
As I am both an historian of the Holocaust and a certified hater, it seems fitting that my final blog post will be about a Holocaust film that I hate: The Boy in the Striped…
Blog5 Musicals That Deserve Film Adaptations
It’s no secret that I am a big theatre nerd. Back in the spring of 2023, I wrote a blog post dissecting the relationship between film and theatre, and in that post, I discussed the…
BlogDocumentary Spotlight: Films for Teaching, Research and Learning
Media Services would like to highlight these documentaries in March that are perfect for enriching teaching, research, and learning. Explore timely and impactful topics like And…
BlogThe Best Movies for Every Mood
There’s nothing like a movie to match your mood, whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, or simply be swept away into another world. With endless options available, choosing the…