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 »
Posts Tagged: Film
Flashback Friday: Goodbye 2015
It’s been about a week since the year that was came to an end and while you’re still reeling from the realization that the spring semester is just around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to take you back to the comforting embrace of the past and remember the year 2015…. Read more »
October Scare-A-Day: Fright Night (1985) DVD 257 and Fright Night (2011) DVD 16158
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Everyone has neighbors. Even all the creeps. Every creepy thing, every creepy creep… all live next door to someone. Do you know who your neighbors are? Do you ever see them out? In the daylight? In the Fright Night films, Charley Brewster gets a new neighbor with strange sleeping habits and a weird diet of fruit… and… Read more »
October Scare-A-Day: Horror Effects Hosted By Tom Savini Video On Demand
In an October Scare-A-Day post last week, we mentioned Tom Savini for his work on Dawn of the Dead (1978). Tom Savini is a master of movie makeup, gore, special effects, and visual effects. You have also seen him acting in several spooky/gorey flicks such as From Dusk Till Dawn, Planet Terror, and even in a… Read more »
October Scare-a-Day: Night of the Living Dead DVD 5729
There’s no escaping Night of the Living Dead‘s ghouls roaming the countryside. Not that you’ll have to run very fast or anything. These poor shambling living-deads will eventually make their way to you, unlike their track star modern incarnations who can sprint Usain Bolt style. Nope, these zombies will give you some time to sit… Read more »
October Scare-A-Day: An American Werewolf in London DVD 4870
Your pulse starts racing. Your body heats up. It feels like you’re about to burst into flames. Your bones twist and crack and stretch painfully. Fur sprouts painfully from your skin from head to toe. What’s that noise? It’s a piercing howl… and it’s coming from you! You are… a werewolf! That’s what happens… Read more »
October Scare-a-Day: A Nightmare on Elm Street Series DVD 314-320
If there were a Mount Rushmore of slasher movie villains, I’d place Freddy Krueger in George Washington’s position. What really sets him apart from the others is Krueger’s ridiculous one-liners and his trademark pointy glove and fedora. If you compare an old time hockey mask to a fedora, the fedora always comes out the winner… Read more »
Coen Brothers For You
Ever wondered how filmmakers make themselves stand out enough to survive the rush of other aspiring filmmakers? Check out this article from No Film School discussing what makes the Coen Brothers stand out among the crowd (O Brother, Where Art Thou? ring a bell? Yeah, those guys.) Here’s a list of the Coen movies… Read more »
Top 10 Back to School Movies
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Last week we got you primed for the Fall semester with some last-minute television binge recommendations. This week we present our Top 10 Back to School Movies. Whether you’re already adjusting to the daily grind of classes and homework or still pining for summer, the Media Library has you covered. Even better, all of the movies listed below are… Read more »
Debut Features
We would like to welcome you to our first foray out into the Blogosphere.The Media Library will be utilizing this space as a means to discuss a variety of topics related to our collection of films, video games, and board games. For example, we may have something to say about the new Kelly Reichardt… Read more »