From the countless references in pop culture, to the numerous games based on the system, the whole world of lore of its own, and the decade of moral panic surrounding the game, it’s clear that Dungeons & Dragons has made…
I’m about to wax poetic about one of my favorite RPG series for 1000+ words, so here’s the short version: this is a fantastic turn-based RPG. Even if that isn’t normally your genre of video game, the combat system is…
Synopsis Barbara Parker is a beauty queen from Blackpool who wants more from life; she wants to be in comedy. Unfortunately, this is 1960s London, and while things are “swinging,” some things haven’t quite changed. Pretty women are not supposed…
Last month, ShortHaus Cinema held our first-ever Short Film Competition! Though we provided prompts and suggestions, the actual format of the competition was simple: make anything you want, keep it short and everything must be completed within a week. This…
DEFINITIONS Mangaka: Japanese term for a cartoonist or comic artist. The term often comes with the implication that the artist is also the writer of the story, in part or in whole. Sensei: Japanese honorific. Used most commonly to refer…
We’ve hosted an Oscars event at the library for years, and this year was the second time we hosted an Oscars Trivia Night. Throughout the night, our contestants enjoyed snacks and tested their movie knowledge to compete for a variety…
Anime and manga have become massively influential works over the decades. The Wachowskis, Christopher Nolan, Rian Johnson, Darren Aronofsky; all directors influenced by anime such as Ghost in the Shell, Akira or the works of Satoshi Kon, just to name…
Anime and manga are far more mainstream in the United States than they used to be, and Akira Toriyama’s work is a huge factor in that. The Dragon Ball franchise is so well known that a showcase of Toriyama-sensei may…
One of the goals of ShortHaus Cinema is to spotlight lesser-known and marginalized directors. So for Black History Month, we chose to feature an integral part of film history, the first Black woman director to get a feature debut, Julie…
In February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor the momentous achievements African Americans have made throughout history. Celebrate with us by expanding your knowledge through our exciting events and incredible resources. And don’t miss our special exhibit, Fire and…