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Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today we shine a spotlight on early Puerto Rican filmmakers and the film "Modesta" (1956). Intended as an educational film for the men in the community, the movie also became an empowering story for barrio women. Read more about it here and watch the film in the Library's National Screening Room.
Posted in: Film Essay, Hispanic Reading Room, National Film Registry, National Screening Room
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It was over 50 years ago this week when the world learned of the untimely death of Bruce Lee. We pay tribute to Bruce Lee and the film that is still considered to be one of the greatest martial arts movies ever made.
Posted in: Film Essay, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Edward James Olmos shares his feelings about math teacher Jaime Escalante and the making of the film “Stand and Deliver" (1988). Based on a true story, Mr. Escalante inspired his underprivileged East Los Angeles students to undertake an intensive program in math and calculus, achieve high test scores and improve their sense of self-worth.
Posted in: Film Essay, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It was 82 years ago, in 1942, when the world was first introduced to the beloved film “Bambi.” I don’t think there is a more beautiful scene than when Bambi meets a little skunk that he unwittingly names “Flower.” (“Pretty, pretty flower”) For those few minutes on screen, we see bashful joy, self-pride, and a …
Posted in: Film Essay, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today, we look at the fascinating life of silent film star Colleen Moore, and how a split-screen camera trick makes "Ella Cinders" (1926) one of her funniest and most memorable films of all time.
Posted in: Comedy, Film Essay, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry