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Librarians Choose Their Favorite Father's Day Films
As Father's Day approaches, and it's time to choose the flicks to share at home with Dad on his special day. Two librarians, who are responsible for choosing films for their communities, were asked to list their favorite films for the occasion. Read more
Jun 18, 2021
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10 Films That Bring Science to Life
Film is a powerful tool for audience engagement and education. Using films to illuminate scientific topics and engage students around various elements of STEM is particularly effective. Moving pictures can truly bring science to life as they take vie Read more
Jun 17, 2021
How Logan Subverts the Western Genre
Logan (2017) breaks the western genre’s traditional elements by using the Aristotelian three-act structure and three unities. Told from a suffering superhero’s perspective, Logan does not necessarily fit within the western genre Read more
Jun 16, 2021
Librarians Start Petition to Film Distributors
Librarians, archivists, professors, film scholars, distributors, filmmakers, historians, and more have come together on Change.org to take a stand against video distributors. Read more
Jun 15, 2021
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Director Devin Fei-Fan Tau Talks Latest LGBTQ Documentary Film Who's On Top?
Director Devin Fei-Fan Tau takes audiences to new heights in his latest documentary feature film Who's On Top? that follows four LGBTQ climbers and their journey to the summit of Mt. Hood. Tau is a gay Taiwanese-American filmmaker with experience dir Read more
Jun 15, 2021
High Tragedy and Farce in Twin Peaks Season Two: 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago on 10th June, Dale Cooper entered the Black Lodge and did not come out the same man. While viewers now know that he does emerge in the 2017 Showtime revival, the harrowing image of a Killer BOB-possessed FBI agent slamming his head a Read more
Jun 15, 2021
OverDrive to Acquire Kanopy
OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide, recently announced that it is acquiring Kanopy, the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment for public library patrons and university Read more
Jun 14, 2021
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The University of Tennessee is Hiring a Studio Supervisor and Media Specialist
Are you looking for a new job? The University of Tennessee is hiring a Studio looking for Supervisor and Media Specialist! We have all the details on this latest position. Read more
Jun 9, 2021
Kanopy and Hoopla Compete For Library Streaming Market
Hoopla and Kanopy provide movies, music, comics, and television to their users. They are both online sites that stream content to their users with just a library card number and their device. They have similarities and differences. Read more
Jun 7, 2021
Amazon Buys MGM: What Does This Mean For Librarians?
Last week it was announced Amazon bought MGM for 8.45 billion. MGM is the home of notable franchises such as Rocky and James Bond. Many questions remain about this new deal, but what does it mean for libraries and librarians? Read more
Jun 3, 2021
5 Best 21st Century Movies Based On a True Story
Below is a list of some of the most remarkable movies of the 21st century about the stories of real people told through a variety of genres. Consider adding these titles to your biography collection! Read more
Jun 2, 2021
The Importance of Cultural Accuracy in the Era of Representation
Hollywood is more than just a television series or film churner; it is an international soft power export of the U.S. It is understood that there is a line between fiction and reality and a debate where to draw that line. Read more
Jun 1, 2021
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5 Films for Your AAPI Heritage Month Library Collection
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with these five extraordinary titles that amplify AAPI voices both behind and in front of the camera. Read more
May 26, 2021
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ALA Report Highlights Nation's Libraries Creativity
The American Library Association or ALA released its annual report entitled The State of America's Libraries in April 2021. The report gave a look into the myriad ways that the nation's libraries responded to the crises of 2020. Read more
May 25, 2021
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Media Education Lab Announces New Scholarship
Have you applied for the new scholarship the Media Education Lab is now offering? Read more
May 19, 2021
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The Impact of Audiovisual Material on EFL Students
The acquisition of English as a second language is a fundamental subject for healthy transnational identity development. The process through which foreign individuals culturally integrate into an Anglo-speaking country is mostly shaped and made possi Read more
May 19, 2021
Douseek and Women Make Movies Team Up In Major Announcement
It's exciting news for Docuseek and the Woman Make Movies as they have partnered to deliver top documentaries! In a new press release, Docuseek and the Woman Make Movies have announced a brand new partnership to gain access to more documentaries Read more
Apr 29, 2021
10 of the Best Movies About Mental Health
In the United States, mental illness is a difficult topic to discuss for so many people all over the world. The stigma around mental health has always existed, and there is absolutely no justification for it! But Hollywood has helped to reverse this Read more
Apr 29, 2021
10 Films That Celebrate Women In Science
Historically, women have often appeared to be underrepresented in various scientific fields. In many cases, this is because their contributions have been overlooked and conspicuously absent from public presentations and/or recognition. Films, both fi Read more
Apr 28, 2021
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VL American Archive of Public Broadcasting Saves Our History
The Library of Congress partnered with Boston's WGBH to conserve a collection of audio and video from radio and television stations around the country. WGBH is the co-curator of the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. Read more
Apr 27, 2021
