from a PBS press release...
PBS and WGBH , and their producing partners WNET and KET, along with 31 other PBS member stations, today launched PBS LearningMedia, a free service for all teachers, students and families nationwide...
from a PBS press release...
PBS and WGBH , and their producing partners WNET and KET, along with 31 other PBS member stations, today launched PBS LearningMedia, a free service for all teachers, students and families nationwide...
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On the next beautiful summer day, stroll on down to the Library to see our summer exhibit which showcases American Movie Classics and the Library's extensive DVD collection. While you
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From the website, "The Library of Congress presents the National Jukebox, which makes historical sound recordings available to the public free of charge. The Jukebox includes recordings from the extraordinary collections of the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation and other contributing libraries and archives. Recordings in the Jukebox were issued on record labels now owned by Sony Music Entertainment, which has granted the Library of Congress a gratis license to stream acoustical recordings.
At launch, the Jukebox includes more than 10,000 recordings made by the Victor Talking Machine Company between 1901 and 1925. Jukebox content will be increased regularly, with additional Victor recordings and acoustically recorded titles made by other Sony-owned U.S. labels, including Columbia, OKeh, and others."
Rachel Maddow was quoted on her MSNBC news show, "this isn't the Library of Congress, it's the Library of Coolness."
Browse the Jukebox or see a slide show on the making of this historic website.
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The Irish In Film presents The Secret of Kells
Presenter: Dr. Marice Rose, Visual & Performing Arts
Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? (from IMDb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University
Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? (from IMDb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University
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The Irish In Film presents The Playboys
Presenter: Prof. Marion White, English Dept.
A young woman, Tara Maguire (Robin Wright) scandalizes her provincial Irish village in the 1950s by having a baby out of a wedlock, and refusing to name the father. She has a rare beauty and every man in town desires her, especially Sergeant Hegarty (Albert Finney). The arrival of a dramatic troupe stirs things up even more, especially when she falls in love with one f the "Playboys", Tom Casey (Aidan Quinn). (from IMDb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University
A young woman, Tara Maguire (Robin Wright) scandalizes her provincial Irish village in the 1950s by having a baby out of a wedlock, and refusing to name the father. She has a rare beauty and every man in town desires her, especially Sergeant Hegarty (Albert Finney). The arrival of a dramatic troupe stirs things up even more, especially when she falls in love with one f the "Playboys", Tom Casey (Aidan Quinn). (from IMDb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University
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The Irish In Film presents Ondine
Presenter: Dr. Bob Epstein, English Dept.
On the coast of Cork, Syracuse is a fisherman, on the wagon, living alone. His precocious daughter, Annie, about 10, has failing kidneys. One day, a nearly-drowned young woman comes up in his net; she speaks oddly, calls herself Ondine, and wants no one to see her. He puts her up in an isolated cottage that was his mother's. Annie discovers Ondine's presence and believes she's a selkie, a mythical seal turned human while on land. If this is a fairy tale, is there a happily ever after, or do the realities of alcohol, illness, and worse intrude, including Syracuse's inveterate bad luck? As his priest tell him, misery's easy, it's happiness you have to work at. Any hope of that? (from IMDb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University
On the coast of Cork, Syracuse is a fisherman, on the wagon, living alone. His precocious daughter, Annie, about 10, has failing kidneys. One day, a nearly-drowned young woman comes up in his net; she speaks oddly, calls herself Ondine, and wants no one to see her. He puts her up in an isolated cottage that was his mother's. Annie discovers Ondine's presence and believes she's a selkie, a mythical seal turned human while on land. If this is a fairy tale, is there a happily ever after, or do the realities of alcohol, illness, and worse intrude, including Syracuse's inveterate bad luck? As his priest tell him, misery's easy, it's happiness you have to work at. Any hope of that? (from IMDb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University
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The Irish In Film presents Hunger
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Cassidy, Politics Dept.
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit. (from imdb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University's Irish Studies Program and the College of Arts & Sciences. All films will be shown on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Multimedia Room. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call (203) 254-4000, ext. 3021.
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit. (from imdb.com)
Irish film series sponsored by Fairfield University's Irish Studies Program and the College of Arts & Sciences. All films will be shown on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Multimedia Room. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call (203) 254-4000, ext. 3021.
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During the month of March and into April, the education documentary film, Race to Nowhere is being screened across the country in schools and theaters.
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We have a new database on trial for you to look at: Ethnographic Video Online. Ethnographic Video Online provides access to films relevant to a broad spectrum of anthropology and sociology. The collection covers every region of the world and features the work of many of the most influential documentary filmmakers of the 20th century, including interviews, previously unreleased raw footage, field notes, study guides, and more. Trial ends March 17th.
We'd love to know what you think. You can either fill out our Electronic Resources Evaluation form, or contact Curtis Ferree, cferree@fairfield.edu.
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We have a new resource for history: World History in Video. World History in Video contains critically acclaimed documentaries that explore human history from the earliest civilizations to the late twentieth century. The content is global in scope, covering Africa and the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania.
We
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The Grammy Awards are this Sunday, February 13, 2011.
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Wednesday, November 17
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"The Irish in Film"
Wednesday, November 03
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In order to make this post legit, we'll first point you to the brand-new horror section at IMDb.com, the best online source for film information.
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All Love: An LGBTQ Film Series
In celebration of LGBT History Month, Fairfield University presents the first-ever series dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) experiences through film on three consecutive Tuesdays in October.
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Irish Film Series
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the second film of the fall series will be "An Everlasting Piece," a comedy set in Belfast. Directed by Barry Levinson, the story is based on the experiences of screen writer Barry McEvoy's father, Colm, a determined Catholic toupee salesman in partnership with George (Brian O'Byrne), a dour Protestant; Colm is played by Barry McEvoy. The duo are in a competition with two other salesmen to see who will sell the most hairpieces by a certain date.
It would hardly be Northern Ireland if the IRA weren't somehow involved, but even scarier is The Scalper (Billy Connoly),a former hospital barber who got a bit carried away cutting hair. A very funny film.
The film will be introduced by Dr. Robert Epstein, Department of English. Free Public Invited Refreshments.
"The Irish in Film," a series sponsored by the Irish Studies Committee (DiMenna-Nyselius Library. FREE)
An Everlasting Piece On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the second film of the fall series will be "An Everlasting Piece," a comedy set in Belfast. Directed by Barry Levinson, the story is based on the experiences of screen writer Barry McEvoy's father, Colm, a determined Catholic toupee salesman in partnership with George (Brian O'Byrne), a dour Protestant; Colm is played by Barry McEvoy. The duo are in a competition with two other salesmen to see who will sell the most hairpieces by a certain date.
It would hardly be Northern Ireland if the IRA weren't somehow involved, but even scarier is The Scalper (Billy Connoly),a former hospital barber who got a bit carried away cutting hair. A very funny film.
The film will be introduced by Dr. Robert Epstein, Department of English. Free Public Invited Refreshments.
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All Love: An LGBTQ Film Series
In celebration of LGBT History Month, Fairfield University presents the first-ever series dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) experiences through film on three consecutive Tuesdays in October.
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We have a new database on trial: Alexander Street Press' Music Online. Music Online contains over 250,000 streaming recordings in a variety of genres, including Classical, American, World Music, and Jazz. Music Online also contains scores and reference materials. Some music available for download, and some available for streaming on mobile devices.
Please take a look at this resource and let us know what you think. You can use our evaluation form, or you can contact Curtis Ferree, cferree@fairfield.edu, ext. 2185.
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All Love: An LGBTQ Film Series
In celebration of LGBT History Month, Fairfield University presents the first-ever series dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) experiences through film on three consecutive Tuesdays in October.
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Irish Film Series
"The Irish in Film," a series sponsored by the Irish Studies Committee (DiMenna-Nyselius Library. FREE.)
Five Minutes of Heaven
October 6, 7 p.m.
DiMenna-Nyselius Library
"Five Minutes of Heaven" (2009), directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and starring Liam Neeson as the Belfast murderer of 19-year-old Catholic laborer, Jim Griffin, who was killed in 1975. The stunned witness to the murder was Jim's 11-year-old brother Joe (James Nesbitt). The two are scheduled to meet some 20 years later on a TV show.
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Through faculty/student requests and collection development, here are the most recent academic film titles (and a few documentaries) available for you to check out in our DVD collection:
A history of Christianity
New DVD Collection Main Level
A history of Christianity
New DVD Collection Main Level
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The
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Alexander Street Press has created several ways to access their streaming music products (we currently have Classical Music Library) via your mobile device.
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The library currently has two copies of the DVD RFK in the Land of Apartheid : a Ripple of Hope. This film was selected as the Common Film (in lieu of Common Book) for all freshmen to watch.
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FRONTLINE's outstanding television series from PBS is available streaming online.
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DiMenna-Nyselius Library is home to an abundant film and music collection. For Summer 2010, we celebrate our foreign-language films through our International Film Exhibit which highlights the many contributions of people around the world who have elevated our global culture through the medium of film.
The large exhibit cases in the lobby house both old and new examples of the best in foreign-language film. The first case is devoted to The Classics. We define classics as any film that pre-dates 1990 and the director is no longer with us. Names such as Fellini, Bergman, Kurosawa, Fassbinder, Bunuel, Eisenstein, and Ray are just a few of the many directors in this category. Iconic, vintage, flawless and quintessential are several words that begin to describe many of these seminal works.
The second case features modern works from the past 20 years (post-1990). We titled this case, The Moderns to stress how exciting and heart-racing this new generation of filmmakers work can be. Art House can only describe this breed of auteurs if one imagines a modern art gallery full of color, aggression, passion and beauty. Names you
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"The Irish in Film," a popular movie series sponsored by Fairfield University's Irish Studies Committee ends with a rare showing of "The Treaty" (1992), a historical drama about the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 that led to the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Directed by Jonathan Lewis, the film is a co-production with RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) and the BBC and has not been seen in general release. Although not a high budget film, it is nonetheless dramatically fascinating and considered more historically accurate than Neil Jordan's "Michael Collins" (1996), which starred Liam Neeson in the title role. ("Michael Collins" was shown at the first "The Irish in Film" series in the spring, 2007.)
"The Treaty" stars Ian Bannen as David Lloyd-George, the British Prime Minister and Tony Doyle as Arthur Griffith, the Irish political theorist and statesman. Besides the creation of the Irish Free State, the Treaty required an Oath of Allegiance to the Crown and access of the British navy to Irish ports. Dr. William Abbott, associate professor of history, will present the film.
The films are shown in the Multimedia Room of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Fairfield University
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The American Studies Program presents, Hollywood and the Great Depression, a 4-part film series introduced by Dr. Leo F. O'Connor, Director of American Studies.
All films will be screened on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Multimedia Room of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library.
For more information, please call Marion White at (203) 254-4000, ext. 3021 or email: mwhite@fairfield.edu
Awards:
Awards:
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"The Irish in Film," a popular movie series sponsored by Fairfield University's Irish Studies Committee, continues its third series on April 14, with a 1940s comedy, "The Great McGinty" (1940), directed and written by Preston Sturges. The film stars Brian Donlevy as Daniel McGinty, a former bum who becomes the front man in a political machine that makes him mayor of a city resembling both Boston and Chicago in its voting shenanigans and finally soars to become governor of the unnamed state. Once in power, McGinty marries, becomes a devoted family man, and a politician who cares about the welfare of the people he governs. This "change of heart" does not sit well with the corrupt political boss (Akim Tamiroff), who rigged McGinty's elections. The film is funny and moving, especially in its final moments, but retains the Sturges bite for which he is so well known. Dr. Leo O'Connor, the director of American studies, introduces the film.
The films are shown in the Multimedia Room of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Fairfield University students as well as the public are welcome to this free event. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, please contact Marion White, Irish Studies Committee, at (203) 254-4000, ext. 3021, or by e-mail at mwhite@fairfield.edu.
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The Russian and Eastern European Studies Department presents The Russian Film Series this semester at 6:30pm in the Multimedia Room (lower level 101).
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The American Studies Program presents, Hollywood and the Great Depression, a 4-part film series introduced by Dr. Leo F. O
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"The Irish in Film," a popular movie series sponsored by Fairfield University's Irish Studies Committee, continues its third series on March 31 with "In Bruges" (2008), an Oscar-nominated brilliant dark comedy written and directed by the award-winning Irish playwright Martin McDonagh screens March 31. Set in Bruges, Belgium, two Irish hit men, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) who live in London where they bungled a job to kill a priest, are sent to hide out in the medieval city of Bruges by their boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes). While waiting for Harry to show up, Ray and Ken take in the cultural sights of the city, including a religious painting of purgatory.
In typical McDonagh dialogue, the exchanges between the two men are amusing albeit absurd. With "In Bruges," McDonagh, author of the Tony Award
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We have a new database on trial: Naxos Video Library. This database is a streaming video library of classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts and documentaries. You can create custom clips and playlists, with subtitles available in 5 languages and librettos when available.
You can access this trial through our database trial page here: http://library2.fairfield.edu/trials.php
This trial runs through April 15th. Check it out, and tell us what you think by either emailing Curtis Ferree at cferree@fairfield.edu, or by filling out our evaluation form.
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The Russian and Eastern European Studies Department presents The Russian Film Series this semester at 6:30pm in the Multimedia Room (lower level 101).
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The American Studies Program presents, Hollywood and the Great Depression, a 4-part film series introduced by Dr. Leo F. O
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from The New York Times, "Researchers, political satirists and partisan mudslingers, take note: C-Span has uploaded virtually every minute of its video archives to the Internet.
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"The Irish in Film," a popular movie series sponsored by Fairfield University's Irish Studies Committee, opens its third series on March 17 with "Omagh" (2004), an award-winning drama based on an actual Northern Ireland IRA bombing, directed by Pete Travis. The series is an Arts & Minds Season offering.
As in past years, a Fairfield University professor who teaches in the Irish Studies Minor introduces each of this series' four diverse offerings. The films are shown in the Multimedia Room of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Fairfield University students as well as the public are welcome to this free event. Light refreshments will be served.
Dr. Kevin Cassidy, director of Irish studies, introduces "Omagh" (2004), a TV drama based on an actual bombing that took place in Northern Ireland by a group of Provisional IRA members opposed to the 1998 Good Friday Peace Accord.
Omagh, a small market town of Protestants and Catholics that had lived in peaceful co-existence during the Troubles, suffered the death of 29 of its citizens from a car bomb that exploded on a busy main street. Among the dead is the 21-year-old son of Mike Gallagher, a garage mechanic played by Gerard McSorley.
The story focuses on the effort of the father and others who suffered the loss of a loved one to find out why the bombers were never found and brought to justice. The award-winning film was co-written by Paul Greengrass, director of "Bloody Sunday" (2002), which was featured in the 2008 spring series and Guy Hibbert. Dr. Cassidy teaches "Northern Ireland: Politics of War and Peace."
For more information, please contact Marion White, Irish Studies
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There was a lot of positive feedback from attendees of the opening night R&J Project film series, The Bubble on February 16th.
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Our music collection now contains Rolling Stone Magazine's picks for the 25 best albums of 2009.
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The American Studies Program presents, Hollywood and the Great Depression, a 4-part film series introduced by Dr. Leo F. O'Connor, Director of American Studies.
All films will be screened on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Multimedia Room of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library.
For more information, please call Marion White at (203) 254-4000, ext. 3021 or email: mwhite@fairfield.edu
photo courtesy of RKO/The Kobal Collection from
photo courtesy of RKO/The Kobal Collection from
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
A Romeo and Juliet Film Festival: West Side Story
Opening presentation by Prof. Laura Nash and Talk Back with Prof. Elizabeth Haas. Presented with support from the Humanities Institute.
7:30 p.m.
DiMenna Nyselius Library
Multimedia Viewing Room (LL-101)
Click here for more information on the year-long Romeo & Juliet Project.
Awards:
Winner, Academy Award, Best Picture, 1961
Winner, Academy Award, Best Director, 1961, Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Winner, Academy Award, Best Supporting Actor, 1961, George Chakiris, In the role of Bernardo
Winner, Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress, 1961, Rita Moreno, In the role of Anita
Nominee, Academy Award, Best Screenplay, 1961 (Adapted), Ernest Lehman
Winner, Academy Award, Best Costume Design, 1961 (Color), Irene Sharaff
Winner, Golden Globe, Best Motion Picture, 1962 (Musical or Comedy)
Awards:
Winner, Academy Award, Best Picture, 1961
Winner, Academy Award, Best Director, 1961, Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Winner, Academy Award, Best Supporting Actor, 1961, George Chakiris, In the role of Bernardo
Winner, Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress, 1961, Rita Moreno, In the role of Anita
Nominee, Academy Award, Best Screenplay, 1961 (Adapted), Ernest Lehman
Winner, Academy Award, Best Costume Design, 1961 (Color), Irene Sharaff
Winner, Golden Globe, Best Motion Picture, 1962 (Musical or Comedy)
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Tuesday, 2/23
A Romeo and Juliet Film Festival: Baz Luhrmann
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During last semester our Media Librarian, Philip Bahr had the opportunity to preview many outstanding academic films during a 4-day National Media Market conference. Upon returning he decided to purchase the top 10 films from a list of 25 he found outstanding. They are already in our collection here at the Fairfield University Library. The links below each title allow you to access film trailers where available and reviews:
America the Beautiful
Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a five year journey to examine America
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In anticipation of the events surrounding the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) taking place at Bella Center in Copenhagen from the 7th to the 18th of December, 2009, The Video Project is streaming a new 28-minute film, Climate Change: Coral Reefs on the Edge. In clear and direct language, Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, one of the world's leading coral biologists, presents his scientific findings that document how C02 emissions are pushing the world's coral reefs to the brink of extinction.
Watch the full-length video.
Learn more about COP15 at their official website.
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Arnaud Desplechin’s complicated and celebratory story of the Vuillard family and their quest for a complete if not perfect Christmas is the subject of our newest acquisition for the holiday season, A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noël). Catherine Deneueve stars as matriarch Junon who’s facing a life-threatening illness. Gathering her adult children and their families together sets the plot in motion. Issues abound. Back stories are revealed. This film is very French, very intellectual, very modern. A true delight. This is not a feel good or silly holiday film. It’s messy and painful at times, but characters redeem themselves and in the end you are filled with hope. A must-see.
For more traditional Christmas and holiday fare, check out our Media collection downstairs for movies and music to put you in the holiday spirit:
Christmas DVD classics for every generation from our film collection.
Christmas and holiday cds from our music collection.
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The Library of Congress has a YouTube Channel where you can see early animation films, such as Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse 1916 cartoon. Visit the Library of Congress YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/LibraryOfCongress.
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Recently we ran a trial of the Counseling and Therapy in Video database, and due to all the positive feedback we received, we have decided to add it to our collection.
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The American Library Association and the Association of Research Libraries have released a document titled
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