Category Archives: movies

May the Force Be With You: Revenge of the Jedi

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In the summer of 1983, the silver screen was extremely popular such as Octopussy, Never Say Never Again, and National Lampoon’s Vacation; however, some films were … Continue reading →

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“Roger That”: Remembering Sir Roger Moore

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Located inside of Jeanne Suhrenreich (MSS 118) is a little glimpse of movie history. It is a Moonraker movie poster from 1978, starring Roger Moore as … Continue reading →

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The Summer of Books and Blockbusters

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Yep, I’m talking about adaptations again. Look, I’m about to graduate, I love movies and books, and I’m running out of excuses to write about them, so just sit back and enjoy. Because the dry spell is ending! We are almost … Continue reading →

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Fighting Finals with Films 2: The Big Chill

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Feeling the end of year stress yet? Papers to write, books to read, projects that you knew about for months but are just now getting starting on?  It’s a busy time of year, tough on everyone, and it can feel like there’s … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ Movies, Marlon Brando, and Awkward Attempts at Film Adaptation and Censorship

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

All my life, I have loved movies. All sorts of them, from comedies to drama, from explosion-heavy action flicks to artsy foreign films, I can find something to like in pretty much any genre imaginable. I also love talking about … Continue reading →

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