Re: [Videolib] odd holiday films
It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) with Charlie Ruggles, Victor Moore, Gale Storm, and Don DeFore (whose visage was burned into my adolescent mind as Mr. B. on Hazel... The horror, the horror...) Mike Tribby Senior Cataloger Quality Books Inc. The Best of America's Independent Presses mailto:mike.tri...@quality-books.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] odd holiday films
Let's not forget the exceptionally forgettable: Star Wars Holiday Special http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_Wars_Holiday_Special -deg farrelly -- deg farrelly Arizona State University P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287 Phone: 480.965.1403 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Odd Holiday Films
I second Rare Exports. It is very quirky and fun. My husband, who really doesn't like Christmas movies, said he could watch this one every year. Julia Churchill Audio Visual Supervisor Oak Lawn Public Library 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 jchurch...@olpl.org -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Haller, Dorcas W. Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 4:22 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Odd Holiday Films My choices: The Shop Around the Corner (1940) A Christmas Story (1983) Comfort and Joy (1984) Scrooged (1988) What Would Jesus Buy (2007) Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) and -- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Dusty Haller Dorcas Haller Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair Community College of Rhode Island Library One Hilton Street, Providence, RI 02909 Phone: 401-455-6085 Fax: 401-455-6087 dhal...@ccri.edu -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Tribby Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:01 PM To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu' Subject: Re: [Videolib] Film studies inc. odd holiday films I'm collecting 'odd' holiday films or films that are good for the holiday season, suggestions? I'm especially trying to not look so Christian, no offense to the Christians out there in movie land. If it hasn't been done to death, how about Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Very secular. Also, Get Crazy. It's got Lou Reed playing a Bob Dylanish singer, Malcolm McDowell doing the same for Mick Jagger, and a bunch of other rock stars involved in a New Year's Eve concert. My favorite character is the audience member who enters costumed as a reefer, then runs out of the theater at the end as a roach (three feet shorter, with his head smoldering). Mike Tribby Senior Cataloger Quality Books Inc. The Best of America's Independent Presses mailto:mike.tri...@quality-books.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. The information transmitted in this email and any attachments is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipients. This message may be or may contain privileged and confidential communications. If you as the reader are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any retention, review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or the information contained is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original message from your system. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] odd holiday films
http://typecastfilms.com/ Two somewhat non-traditional Christmas favorites in our house are Gremlins and Die Hard. Hope everyone enjoys the holidays! * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Film and Video Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo http://guides.lib.udel.edu/filmstudies On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Wochna, Lorraine woc...@ohio.edu mailto:woc...@ohio.edu wrote: Dennis, I always forget that you went here! I wonder who your prof was? You know, I like the theory stuff and I think it has its place, but wow, some theorists are really intense. I agree the gaze is a real thing and Mulvey has a place, but sometimes I feel like I’m trying to understand particle physics. Btw, we have faculty that give those innocents first years Kristeva and Mulvey! Wow, I’d probably be working at Wendy’s now if that happened to me. lorraine @ ohiou All, I’m collecting ‘odd’ holiday films or films that are good for the holiday season, suggestions? I’m especially trying to not look so Christian, no offense to the Christians out there in movie land. thanks VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] odd holiday films
Forgot about Die HardLethal Weapon also takes place during Christmas! On Friday, December 16, 2011, Meghann Matwichuk mtw...@udel.edu wrote: Two somewhat non-traditional Christmas favorites in our house are Gremlins and Die Hard. Hope everyone enjoys the holidays! * Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Film and Video Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo http://guides.lib.udel.edu/filmstudies On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Wochna, Lorraine woc...@ohio.edu wrote: Dennis, I always forget that you went here! I wonder who your prof was? You know, I like the theory stuff and I think it has its place, but wow, some theorists are really intense. I agree the gaze is a real thing and Mulvey has a place, but sometimes I feel like I’m trying to understand particle physics. Btw, we have faculty that give those innocents first years Kristeva and Mulvey! Wow, I’d probably be working at Wendy’s now if that happened to me. lorraine @ ohiou All, I’m collecting ‘odd’ holiday films or films that are good for the holiday season, suggestions? I’m especially trying to not look so Christian, no offense to the Christians out there in movie land. thanks VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Odd Holiday Films
My choices: The Shop Around the Corner (1940) A Christmas Story (1983) Comfort and Joy (1984) Scrooged (1988) What Would Jesus Buy (2007) Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) and -- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Dusty Haller Dorcas Haller Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair Community College of Rhode Island Library One Hilton Street, Providence, RI 02909 Phone: 401-455-6085 Fax: 401-455-6087 dhal...@ccri.edu -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Tribby Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:01 PM To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu' Subject: Re: [Videolib] Film studies inc. odd holiday films I'm collecting 'odd' holiday films or films that are good for the holiday season, suggestions? I'm especially trying to not look so Christian, no offense to the Christians out there in movie land. If it hasn't been done to death, how about Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Very secular. Also, Get Crazy. It's got Lou Reed playing a Bob Dylanish singer, Malcolm McDowell doing the same for Mick Jagger, and a bunch of other rock stars involved in a New Year's Eve concert. My favorite character is the audience member who enters costumed as a reefer, then runs out of the theater at the end as a roach (three feet shorter, with his head smoldering). Mike Tribby Senior Cataloger Quality Books Inc. The Best of America's Independent Presses mailto:mike.tri...@quality-books.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Odd Holiday Films
Wong Kar-Wai's 2046, where the two main characters, a pulp writer and a bar girl, make a tradition of drinking together on Christmas Eve - a good Christmas Eve double bill with Shop Around the Corner. Chet Mazur GSLIS Queens College From: dhal...@ccri.edu To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:22:28 -0500 Subject: Re: [Videolib] Odd Holiday Films My choices: The Shop Around the Corner (1940) A Christmas Story (1983) Comfort and Joy (1984) Scrooged (1988) What Would Jesus Buy (2007) Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) and -- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Dusty Haller Dorcas Haller Librarian/ Professor/ Department Chair Community College of Rhode Island Library One Hilton Street, Providence, RI 02909 Phone: 401-455-6085 Fax: 401-455-6087 dhal...@ccri.edu -Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Tribby Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:01 PM To: 'videolib@lists.berkeley.edu' Subject: Re: [Videolib] Film studies inc. odd holiday films I'm collecting 'odd' holiday films or films that are good for the holiday season, suggestions? I'm especially trying to not look so Christian, no offense to the Christians out there in movie land. If it hasn't been done to death, how about Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Very secular. Also, Get Crazy. It's got Lou Reed playing a Bob Dylanish singer, Malcolm McDowell doing the same for Mick Jagger, and a bunch of other rock stars involved in a New Year's Eve concert. My favorite character is the audience member who enters costumed as a reefer, then runs out of the theater at the end as a roach (three feet shorter, with his head smoldering). Mike Tribby Senior Cataloger Quality Books Inc. The Best of America's Independent Presses mailto:mike.tri...@quality-books.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
