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Need a good laugh?
“Comedy films”
is what you are looking for.
Like mysteries?
Use
“Detective and mystery
films” to locate some masters of the
whodunit, such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Hercule, and more. |
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Are you a war buff?
“War films”
are fictional tales of wars in the 20th
century (such as
MASH,
Schindler’s List,
Platoon,
All Quiet on
the Western Front). Revolutionary and
Civil War films will be found under
“Historical Films.”
For documentaries about any conflicts or battles, search for
“War (Nonfiction).” |
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Looking for a night of song and dance?
“Musical films”
includes classics made by Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Judy Garland, as
well as recent blockbusters like
Evita
and the Phantom of the Opera. |
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“Religious films”
are fictional films about the religious experience and the power of
faith. Examples include
The Ten Commandments,
The
Apostle, and
Agnes of God. |
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Dust, spurs, cattle wrangling …
“Western films”
feature the films of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and more. |
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“Children’s films”
are stories of interest to kids, such as Disney movies. You might also
try “Animated films”
for other related titles. |
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If you like movies about football, baseball, or
other sports, try
“Sports films.”
This genre includes films like
Rocky,
Remember the Titans,
and
Chariots of Fire. |
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For films starring strong female characters and/or
women overcoming adversity, search for
“Women.”
Feature examples include
A League of Their Own,
Fried
Green Tomatoes, and
Mona Lisa
Smile. |
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"Chick Flick" fan? Try
“Romance films.” |
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Still not sure what to watch, try
“Feature films.”
This subject includes all categories of full-length fictional films. |
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Need to watch a film for class? Here are some
subjects that may help!
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Film Studies:
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Other
Educational Topics
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“Film noir” titles are also
available, if you are a fan. Feature examples include
The Big Sleep,
Double Indemnity, and
The Maltese Falcon. |
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“Foreign language films”
can be fiction or nonfiction and include numerous languages, such as
Mandarin, German, French, and Russian |
| Studying the
early days of film? Searching for “Silent
films” will provide you with a list of everything from the
pre-talkie era. |
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Need to watch a film about the
difference teachers can make in the lives of their students? We have
grouped all these movies under the heading
“Teachers in films.” |
| Looking to watch
a classic? Try searching for “Black & white
films” to find a list of oldies, but goodies. |
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Enjoy reading? Books and plays
that have been turned into movies can be found by searching for
“Film adaptations.”
Feature examples are Pride and
Prejudice, The Bourne
Identity, and the works of William Shakespeare. |
| Want to learn something new
while you watch? Try searching for movies that are
“Educational” or
“Documentary.”
NOTE: You may want to use the advanced search option and couple this
term with a topic, such as World War II, a country, the environment,
etc. |
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“Biographical films”
portray the life of an individual, sometimes through a fictional
account. If you are looking for a documentary on the life of a famous
person, use “Biographical (Nonfiction).” |
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About the Buhl Library Video Collection:
In accordance with the library's mission, the purpose of
the video collection is to support the curriculum of Grove City College.
Videos and DVD’s borrowed from Henry Buhl Library are intended only for
private viewing and/or classroom use. They are not to be used for large public
viewing and never when admission is charged.
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