New issue just launched, with nine new video essays on topics including Red Desert, One Night in Miami, surveillance footage, visual representations of sound, feminist zombie narratives, the British cine-club movement, and Before Sunrise! Check them out: intransition.openlibhums.org/issue/1969/i...

It's summer, it's hot, and it's high time for a refreshing dip in the water: This #FreakyFriday, we're getting our surfboards ready for some action in the ocean—with a remake of a cult classic and arguably the most popular surf movie ever. Get ready for POINT BREAK (2015)! 1/8

Today’s #FreakyFriday edition is dedicated to a special occasion: One of our research assistants, Tina, has begun her stay in the U.S.! And since she’s visiting Wisconsin, today’s movie is also set in “Dairyland”: DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)! 1/12

Hollywood Memories goes Britain! We're psyched to be part of this year's #HoMER conference in Exeter, and to keep the British vibe going, we're also having a themed #FreakyFriday! Today, instead of an American remake, we're featuring a British remake: LIVING (2022)! 1/9

Tomorrow is July 4th, so there will surely be plenty of fireworks to see and hear (assuming you're in the U.S.). If you're looking for a movie to accompany your day that isn't too historical, we have a recommendation for you on this #FreakyFriday: BLOW OUT (1981)! 1/9

Today is DISCLOSURE DAY! At least in the world of cinema, because Steven Spielberg is releasing his latest blockbuster in theaters today. On this #FreakyFriday, we’re diving deep into similar realms filled with conspiracies, cover-ups, and aliens: Here’s BUGONIA (2025)! 1/9

Our new issue is out!

[in]Transition@intransition.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our new issue just published - a special issue on Reframing the Argument, emerging out of a graduate student workshop on incorporating videographic work in eight students' research projects! intransition.openlibhums.org/issue/1730/i...

Our new issue just published - a special issue on Reframing the Argument, emerging out of a graduate student workshop on incorporating videographic work in eight students' research projects! intransition.openlibhums.org/issue/1730/i...

We’re a little late for it, but this May sees the 25th anniversary of one of the most beloved childhood movies ever released: SHREK! And to celebrate that, we thought to feature another childhood classic (starring Eddie Murphy!) for this #FreakyFriday: DR. DOLITTLE (1998)! 1/13

Not only do we remind you of upcoming holidays, but we’re also happy to share a few interesting facts that you can show off at your next party. Today’s fun fact is part of our weekly #FreakyFriday series, where we head straight into Sin City: THE GAMBLER (2014)! 1/10

Kluger Beitrag von meinem Ex-Kollegen Dirk Stederoth von der Uni Kassel über KI: Er fokussiert sich dabei auf das zerstörte Verhältnis zwischen Lehrenden und Studierenden. www.fr.de/kultur/gesel...

KI im Philosophiestudium – Erprompte Dich selbst!

Künstliche Intelligenz und ihre Rolle als Totengräber des (Philosophie-)Studiums

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PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 has just been announced! And even though Halloween—or the witching season in general—is still a while away, we thought we’d bring a little magic and whimsy to this #FreakyFriday. Today, we’re introducing you to another coven: THE WITCHES (2020)! 1/11

An outstanding, comprehensive rebuke of AI mania in K-12 by @winterjessica.bsky.social that rounds out by highlighting the growing coalition of parents, educators, and other concerned humans that is working fast and hard to tamp it down.

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

“I find myself speaking with my kids about A.I. in the same terms that we might discuss a creepy neighbor who lives down the block,” Jessica Winter writes. Read her report on the push for A.I. in educ...

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Check out @kathleenloock.bsky.social's entry for the Screen Stars Dictionary, starring THE Remake queen, Naomi Watts! ⭐ And don't worry—this one may be short, but unlike other videos you won't be in for any nasty surprises seven days after watching it.

Ariel Avissar@arielavissar.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Screen Stars Dictionary - entry #40: Naomi Watts, by @kathleenloock.bsky.social: vimeo.com/1181900385

I made this short video for the wonderful Screen Stars Dictionary! So excited it has been included in the collection.

Ariel Avissar@arielavissar.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Screen Stars Dictionary - entry #40: Naomi Watts, by @kathleenloock.bsky.social: vimeo.com/1181900385

Screen Stars Dictionary - entry #40: Naomi Watts, by @kathleenloock.bsky.social: vimeo.com/1181900385

Naomi Watts. Screen Stars Dictionary. By Kathleen Loock (Leibniz Universität Hannover)

Screen Stars Dictionary Entry on Naomi Watts by Kathleen Loock

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Presseschau: »Nach der Wende wurden Millionen DDR-Bücher entsorgt und Bibliotheken geschlossen. Literaturwissenschaftler Carsten Gansel erklärt, wie das literarische Gedächtnis eines Landes nahezu ausgelöscht wurde – und was das bis heute bedeutet.« www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/ausradiert-w...

Von der Müllkippe ins Regal: Ein Pfarrer bewahrte DDR-Literatur vor dem Verschwinden

DDR-Bücher wurden nach der Wende millionenfach entsorgt und damit ein wichtiges Gedächtnis des Ostens bis heute aus dem öffentlichen Bewusstsein gedrängt.

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It's the first Friday of the new lunar year, and since it’s marked by the Fire Horse, we are guaranteed to experience a lot of intense changes. Because you need to keep a clear head when making important decisions, #FreakyFriday has something grounding in store: TORTILLA SOUP (2001)! 1/8

The Innocents 1961 is today's film on my Horror playlist youtu.be/lgxMhU10fmM A young governess becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed. Please subscribe all the time Buy the physical media if you can

The Innocents 1961 #freefilm #horror #scary #horrorclassic @flickerfreefilms99 #retrohorror

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Süß, wie die Union das „Recht auf Teilzeit“ abschaffen will, während der gesamte deutsche Wissenschaftsbetrieb auf dem „Zwang zur Teilzeit“ bei Vollzeit-Arbeit basiert. #IchbinHanna #akademischerMittelbau

Behold KING KONG on a flatbed truck. Director Merian C. Cooper and animator Willis O'Brien stand in front.

Join us for another film screening at KOKI Hannover: This time, we're taking a journey through the prehistoric era to the mid-2010s with JURASSIC WORLD! 🦖 @kathleenloock.bsky.social will give an introduction before the film. More info below, and in the KOKI program! www.hannover.de/Kommunales-K...

We’re halfway through Janeuary, where we present one non-traditional Jane Austen adaptation in our #FreakyFriday series. And because Austen’s novels are quite suited for teenage escapades (longing, social pressure, etc.), we’re having another teen flick: CLUELESS (1995)! 1/8

FYI: This is happening this week! Stop by to learn a thing or two about seriality in video games–and find out what cats have to do with it. 😸 @mostlyindie.com @kathleenloock.bsky.social

Hollywood Memories@hollywoodmemories.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We already have something special in store for you next year: On January 8, Kübra Aksay from the University of Freiburg will give a guest lecture on video game seriality in Kathleen's @kathleenloock.bsky.social class on “Seriality & Popular Culture.” 🎮 Check out the details below!

Happy 2026! It's a new year full of movies, remakes, and memories, and us trying to make sense of it. To kick it off, we're doing a special #FreakyFriday series: To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we're hosting Janeuary! Starting with: BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (2001)! 1/9

Die Muppets Weihnachtsgeschichte nach Charles Dickens ist einer meiner Lieblingsweihnachtsfilme. Aber was hat Tiny Tim eigentlich für eine Krankheit? Tuberkulose? Zerebralparese? Und warum heilt ihn das Essen eines Truthahns? Frohe Weihnachten! #WissKomm pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22393183/

Amongst tiresome "Is Die Hard a Christmas film?" discourse, this collection from the BFI is a refreshingly open approach to the idea of Christmas films. "Christmas films [...] become emotional time machines – reminding us who we were and how we’ve grown." www.bfi.org.uk/features/mem...

Memories, traditions, moments: the joys of watching films at Christmas

As a new collection curated by Sofas & Stuff arrives on BFI Player, we spoke to the Sofas & Stuff team about their favourite festive films and viewing traditions.

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We continue our #FreakyFriday series on TV Christmas, this time with a remake of one of the most popular Christmas movies ever. It has everything you need for a peaceful holiday season: angels, wonder, faith—and Orson Welles. Here’s: IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS (1977)! 1/9

Hurrah! Our collaboratively authored video essay OM SHANTI OMNIBUS made the Sight and Sound list this year. Shout out to my fellow members of IVERN (International Video Essay Research Network)!! @kathleenloock.bsky.social @llamasjr.bsky.social @ludology.bsky.social

Sight and Sound magazine@sightsoundmag.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Now in its ninth year, our annual poll, organised by by Jiří Anger, Veronika Hanáková, Kevin B. Lee and Occitane Lacurie, showcases a record 255 vital video essays, nominated by 72 international voters www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...

IVERN (International Video Essay Research Network) made it onto this year's poll! Congrats to my 11 co-creators and friends! @elizabethalsop.bsky.social

Sight and Sound magazine@sightsoundmag.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Now in its ninth year, our annual poll, organised by by Jiří Anger, Veronika Hanáková, Kevin B. Lee and Occitane Lacurie, showcases a record 255 vital video essays, nominated by 72 international voters www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...