Tag Archives: film

Friday Fun: World UFO Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Barbara

It’s World UFO Day on Saturday, July 2! How will you celebrate? Sure, you can see the new Independence Day: Resurgence film in theaters, but you also can read books or watch older movies to enjoy the day! Andersen Library … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 24, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Evolution of an American Youth Culture by Douglas Brode HQ27 .B685 2015 New Arrivals, 2nd floor If you’re interested in history, film, music, or popular culture in general, take some time to check … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — October 13, 2015

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Amanda Howell

The Film Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Film and the Film Industry by Ephraim Katz with Ronald Dean Nolen PN1993.45 .K34 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Are you a film buff? Want to learn more about your favorite actors, specific … Continue reading →

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Friday fun: Historical newsreels on YouTube

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Barbara

Digitized historical newsreels from the Associated Press and British Movietone have been made available on YouTube. The films go back as far as 1895, and cover almost everything you can think of…live footage of significant historical events such as the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 16, 2015

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Diana

The Disney Middle Ages: A Fairy-Tale and Fantasy Past edited by Tison Pugh and Susan Aronstein PN1999.W27 D575 2012 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor If you have ever relaxed with a Disney movie or visited one of the theme parks, … Continue reading →

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T3: Finding Creative Commons Media Resources

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Diana

Need to find an song or image to use in the classroom or for an assignment? Want to alter an image or reuse it in a new format? UW-Whitewater has policies and resources related to copyright and fair use that … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 19

Posted on April 19, 2011 by kyle

Firestorm: American Film in the Age of Terrorism by Stephen Prince PN1993.5 .U6 P745 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor There is no doubt that the September 11th terrorist attacks have changed our country and world. No part of society … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 9

Posted on November 9, 2010 by kyle

Cinematic Sociology: Social Life in Film edited by Jean-Anne Sutherland & Kathryn Feltey PN1995.9 .S6 C543 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor When I was living in Spain and would tell my host family and friends from other countries about … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barbara

Charlie Chaplin was born in London on April 16, 1889. “Who’s that?” you ask? Chaplin was an actor and director, especially famous for his Tramp character. He started in silent movies, and his first “sound” movie, City Lights, used only … Continue reading →

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Eastman & color for everyone

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Barbara

On July 30, 1928, George Eastman demonstrated his “kodacolor” process that allowed anyone to make color motion picture films. He was 74 at that time and had never even finished high school. But his inventions, such as roll film, brought … Continue reading →

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