Let’s be honest: we all study with something on in the background. Is that less productive? Maybe, but I know I’m more motivated to crack open the books when it means turning on the television, too. In order to make the most out of your background noise, here are some films to get you pumped… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Movie Recommendations
Music Themed Movies
From a Sirgur Rós Tour Documentary to the Duran Duran “Duranies” Documentary we’ve got an abundance of music related films. Straight Outta Compton is our newest addition to music related films, and we’ve gone ahead and added a list of some of the the most popular and entertaining movies about music provided by us! Straight Outta… Read more »
Today is Earth Day!!
Today is the 46th annual Earth Day celebration! Every April 22nd, we celebrate the world we live in, along with creating awareness about the issues our Earth may be facing. Renewability, Sustainability, and Reforestation are just a few of the themes that this day is meant to represent. And what better way to embrace Earth… Read more »
April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
It’s a subject many people don’t feel comfortable talking about openly, but it’s an important one. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and in honor of that here is a list of both documentaries and feature films discussing the various impacts, attitudes, social prevention, harsh reality, and trauma that all revolve around sexual assault. It’s… Read more »
Awesomest Games based on Movies/ TV Series
In case you didn’t know yet, all UNT faculty and students can now check out our board games, card games, dice games, etc. outside of the library! We have over 400 different types of games, and a lot of super awesome ones. See our online catalog or come visit us to find out if we’ve… Read more »
Spring Break Movies
The break is finally here! So… now what? Some people go home, some go on adventures, some just lay in bed and watch movies all day (I mean, that sounds like a great option personally). Whatever your plans are, we’ve got a few spring break related movies at the media library that might help your week be… Read more »
Midterm Madness
Do midterms have you feeling bummed? Are you at the point in the semester where you see no light at the end of the tunnel? Here at the Media Library we have that flicker of hope that may just keep you going. If you’re looking for some happy-go-lucky films that’ll help you through some mid-semester… Read more »
Marvel at Marvel’s recent shifts in storytelling
Last weekend Deadpool, the newest movie in the Marvel series, came out in theaters. General consensus of the film is pretty positive (84% @ Rotten Tomatoes), though some are disturbed by the extreme sexual and very much so “Rated R” content. This new Marvel movie is definitely not a family movie, no matter… Read more »
February Friday for Football Fanatics
Alright guys, this upcoming Sunday will be one for the records. Superbowl’s 50th anniversary. Panthers vs. Broncos. Are you ready? This list of football themed movies at the media library may help you out: Necessary Roughness (1991) Filmed right here in Denton, TX! (see our blog about it here). Any Given Sunday (2000) Let… Read more »
Great Films by Black Filmmakers
February, Black History Month, is just around the corner, and this weekend Denton will be having it’s 2nd annual Denton Black Film Festival! In celebration, here is an insight to some awesome films at the media library created by black filmmakers. Shaft (1971) One of the classic blaxploitation films of the 70s, Shaft is… Read more »