Marvel at Marvel’s recent shifts in storytelling

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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 »

Obligatory V-Day Blog

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Valentine’s Day seems like one of those days you either completely ignore or embrace only with that special other, but I mean, why? Remember back in elementary days when everyone gave everyone a special treat? Valentine’s day can be more than a day about romantic relationships. What about simply appreciating those we care about (chocolate,… Read more »

February Friday for Football Fanatics

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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

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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 »

First semester Friday blues

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Yeah… school is starting back up again. And I’m pretty sure the weather feels just as groggy about it as I do. If the start of another semester has go you feelin’ blue, don’t fret because the Media Library has plenty of movies and TV shows to keep you laughing, smiling, and feeling better. Here… Read more »

Movies You Forgot Were Holiday Movies

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If you’re all for holiday movies, but running out of ideas, these movies might be slipping your mind.   Gremlins DVD 22   When you think of gremlins you’re probably thinking oh yeah little creatures running around but oh wait how did the whole mess start? A father trying to get his son a radical… Read more »

Ninja Movies for the Soul

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Today is your chance to show off your martial arts skills, dress up like a ninja, and enjoy some awesome Ninja movies! Because why not. There are over hundreds of ninja movies to choose from, but to help you guys out (because I’m nice), you can pick and choose from the media libraries collection bellow!  … Read more »

Hayao Miyazaki: Director and Animator

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The Miyazaki legacy: film collection   “You must see with eyes unclouded by hate. See the good in that which is evil, and the evil in that which is good. Pledge yourself to neither side, but vow instead to preserve the balance that exists between the two.”   -Hayao Miyazaki     Hayao Miyazaki is a… Read more »

National Play Monopoly Day!

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  Love it or hate it, Monopoly is hands down one of the most iconic board games in existence. This elaborate, often long, game of taking ownership and buying as much as you can was very much a reflection of actual monopolizing in the society it was created in.       Monopoly is commonly… Read more »

October Scare-a-Day: Real Life is Scary

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  So we can come to the consensus that horror films are meant to be scary. But what about reality? It can indeed be terrifying at times. Listed below are documentary films that, whether intended or not, are horrifying in their own particular ways.    Cropsey (DVD 11802)   Cropsey is a documentary discussing the… Read more »