Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: The Settlers of Catan, Boardgame 14 Number of Players: 3-4 For Ages: 10+ Duration of Play: 45-90 minutes In The Settlers of Catan (also “Settlers” or “Catan”), the first player to 10 victory points wins. It’s… Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Munchkin, Boardgame 10 Number of Players: 3-6 For Ages: 10+ Duration of Play: 60-120 minutes The goal is to be the first player to 10 points! Sounds easy, right? There are three ways to get points:… Read more »
On November 22, 1963 Dallas clothing manufacturer Abraham Zapruder used his 8mm Bell & Howell film camera to document President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade as it passed through Dealey Plaza. This home movie, now referred to as “The Zapruder Film,” unexpectedly captured the assassination of President Kennedy and subsequently became one of the most analyzed films in history…. Read more »
In case you’re looking for something new to do with your best friend, doppelgänger, significant other, or alien, here’s a selection of board games provided at the media library made for two (or more!): Kittens In A Blender (Cards) (Boardgame 135) Yes. That’s the name of the game. In this card game players try to… Read more »
This clip from the KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection shows Warren Beatty, Estelle Parsons, and Michael J. Pollard participating in the North Texas State Fair parade in downtown Denton prior to the Southwest Premiere of Bonnie and Clyde on Sept. 13, 1967. Much has already been written about the 1967 biographical crime film, Bonnie and… Read more »
In yesterday’s post, we explored some films that pay tribute to the worker and the working class experience. Today we lighten the mood with a selection of films and television programs available for checkout at the Media Library that celebrate the fun, the heartbreak, and the boredom of working. Office Space (1999) (DVD 1267) This… Read more »
Labor Day isn’t only an excuse to barbecue, procrastinate on homework, or seize your last opportunity to wear your best white ensemble. According to the U.S. Department Labor, it is a day “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers” and is a “yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to… Read more »
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 »
