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…
SYNOPSIS: Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are pulled apart when Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love…
Perhaps you’ve noticed new Doctor Who episodes have appeared on Disney+: three specials for the show’s 60th anniversary and one to launch the newest actor to portray the titular role. However, the show has been running consistently since its relaunch in 2005,…
2023 was a year of discovery for many of us. We danced and sang along to new music from iconic artists. We cheered for the heroes in exciting new movies. And some of us discovered new ways to think, laugh…
ShortHaus Cinema has featured many artists-turned-directors, but January’s featured director, Lutz Dammbeck, has remained firmly in the artist camp. His artistic practice includes drawing, painting, animation, collage, conceptual art, installations, research and documentary filmmaking. He is certainly the most avant-garde…