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Movie & Film Collections
Many of these themed movie lists have been pulled together for our monthly featured collections.
New Film Lists
Hawaii
It's warmer than Pittsburgh, you don't need a passport, and it's not too far away. Plan a trip to Hawaii or just soak in a little of the culture with documentaries and travel DVDs from the Film and Audio Department.
It's warmer than Pittsburgh, you don't need a passport, and it's not too far away. Plan a trip to Hawaii or just soak in a little of the culture with documentaries and travel DVDs from the Film and Audio Department.
Film Lists Alphabetically
Acting!!
Becoming an actor is harder than it looks (but that's a good thing, because we'd end up with too many actors and not enough librarians). If you're interested in an acting career and are looking for a place to start, check out one of these DVDs.
Becoming an actor is harder than it looks (but that's a good thing, because we'd end up with too many actors and not enough librarians). If you're interested in an acting career and are looking for a place to start, check out one of these DVDs.
African American Documentaries
A collection of nonfiction titles
A collection of nonfiction titles
Agatha Christie
Follow the investigations of Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple.
Follow the investigations of Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple.
Alfred Hitchcock
The master of suspense.
The master of suspense.
Anime Movies in Film & Audio
Check out this extensive A to Z list!
Check out this extensive A to Z list!
Antiques & Collectibles
Do you wonder if your collectibles at home are worth anything? Learn about jewelry, pottery, and other antiques with these videos.
Do you wonder if your collectibles at home are worth anything? Learn about jewelry, pottery, and other antiques with these videos.
Art Resources, Introduction
Art comes in all shapes and forms, from cave paintings to digital videos. Here is a list of art DVDs broken down by their subjects.
Art comes in all shapes and forms, from cave paintings to digital videos. Here is a list of art DVDs broken down by their subjects.
Artists
Yearning for a movie with angst? A painter's life is full of it. Check out one of these feature films and then follow up with real-life documentaries or books from our collection.
Yearning for a movie with angst? A painter's life is full of it. Check out one of these feature films and then follow up with real-life documentaries or books from our collection.
Banned Films
A short list of films challenged, seized, protested, banned or censored in the United States.
Baseball Movies
Some of the best movies are about baseball. How many of these classics have you seen?
Some of the best movies are about baseball. How many of these classics have you seen?
Bugs on DVD
Check out our feature films with a bug themes and our documentaries about insect and underground life.
Civil Rights in America
The Film & Audio Department contains a wide variety of materials relating to the Civil Rights movement in America, including the speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr., biographies of famous activists, and documentaries about the people, places, and events that shaped our country.
The Film & Audio Department contains a wide variety of materials relating to the Civil Rights movement in America, including the speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr., biographies of famous activists, and documentaries about the people, places, and events that shaped our country.
Chinese Films
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wonderful collection of foreign films. These are just a few of the movies from China that we offer.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wonderful collection of foreign films. These are just a few of the movies from China that we offer.
Christmas Movies
Get in the holiday spirit with one of these Christmas-themed movies. Whether you prefer heart-warming classics or raucous comedies, we've got you covered.
Get in the holiday spirit with one of these Christmas-themed movies. Whether you prefer heart-warming classics or raucous comedies, we've got you covered.
Classic Horror & Monster Films
Here's an opportunity to catch up on all those old classic films, the ones you know about but may never have actually seen, like Frankenstein and Dracula.
Here's an opportunity to catch up on all those old classic films, the ones you know about but may never have actually seen, like Frankenstein and Dracula.
Classic Movie Mysteries
Borrow a video of the Maltese Falcon, Anatomy of a Murder, The Thin Man, or the Big Sleep. Check out more here...
Borrow a video of the Maltese Falcon, Anatomy of a Murder, The Thin Man, or the Big Sleep. Check out more here...
Cool Moves: Dance Instruction DVDs
Whether it's tango, belly dance, ballet, tap, hip hop or just about any other dance step you can think of, the dance instruction DVDs in the Music, Film and Audio section of the Main Library provide a huge variety of possibilities for the beginner or the more advanced student. These titles are a small sample of what is on the shelves. So, grab some and put on your dancing shoes!
Whether it's tango, belly dance, ballet, tap, hip hop or just about any other dance step you can think of, the dance instruction DVDs in the Music, Film and Audio section of the Main Library provide a huge variety of possibilities for the beginner or the more advanced student. These titles are a small sample of what is on the shelves. So, grab some and put on your dancing shoes!
Dance Movies
"Two upcoming movie releases, the DVD release of Dance Flick (Oct. 6) and the theatrical release of an updated Fame (Sept. 25), got me thinking about my favorite dance movies."
"Two upcoming movie releases, the DVD release of Dance Flick (Oct. 6) and the theatrical release of an updated Fame (Sept. 25), got me thinking about my favorite dance movies."
The Disappeared
During the 1970s and 80s, under repressive dictatorships in Argentina, Brazil and Chile, many people “disappeared”. Here are a number of films that depict various aspects of these dirty histories.
During the 1970s and 80s, under repressive dictatorships in Argentina, Brazil and Chile, many people “disappeared”. Here are a number of films that depict various aspects of these dirty histories.
ESL Resources in Film & Audio
Are you learning to speak English? We have CDs and DVDs that can help!
Are you learning to speak English? We have CDs and DVDs that can help!
Farming and Food
Can the American family farm survive? Will it be run by women? Or will Monsanto and agribusiness alone determine what farmers grow and what Americans eat?
Can the American family farm survive? Will it be run by women? Or will Monsanto and agribusiness alone determine what farmers grow and what Americans eat?
Fitness DVDs and Videos
Do you need some inspiration or something different to get into shape? These DVDs and videos offer everything from walking to pilates to belly-dancing.
Do you need some inspiration or something different to get into shape? These DVDs and videos offer everything from walking to pilates to belly-dancing.
Football Movies & Documentaries
Check out one of these classics to watch when there's no football on TV.
Check out one of these classics to watch when there's no football on TV.
Gardening Videos
Whether you want to start a vegetable garden or just grow flowers, we have a video for you.
Whether you want to start a vegetable garden or just grow flowers, we have a video for you.
George Romero Films
When you think of George Romero, you think of zombies...but not all Romero films have zombies! Don't miss out on the evil monkeys, mysterious cats, vampires, and motorcycle gangs.
When you think of George Romero, you think of zombies...but not all Romero films have zombies! Don't miss out on the evil monkeys, mysterious cats, vampires, and motorcycle gangs.
Global Warming
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just us?
Check out a few DVDs on global warming, and decide for yourself.
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just us?
Check out a few DVDs on global warming, and decide for yourself.
Gross Movies
Invite your friends over for the greasiest, messiest pizza possible and then see if they can keep it down while you enjoy this sampling of truly disgusting films from our collection.
Invite your friends over for the greasiest, messiest pizza possible and then see if they can keep it down while you enjoy this sampling of truly disgusting films from our collection.
Healthy Living DVDs
Whether you are trying to age gracefully or interested in herbal medicines, the library has a wide range of DVDs to aid you in your quest for the right formula.
Whether you are trying to age gracefully or interested in herbal medicines, the library has a wide range of DVDs to aid you in your quest for the right formula.
Historical Films
They may or not be entirely accurate, and the actors and actresses are probably prettier than the real people they portray, but all of these movies are based on real people and real events.
They may or not be entirely accurate, and the actors and actresses are probably prettier than the real people they portray, but all of these movies are based on real people and real events.
Hit the Road
Explore and adventure vicariously through one of these road trip movies.
Explore and adventure vicariously through one of these road trip movies.
Holiday Movies
December one time of the year when we all love to watch old family favorites, and the library has almost ALL of them.
December one time of the year when we all love to watch old family favorites, and the library has almost ALL of them.
Holiday Music Videos
In case you don't get out to see the Nutcracker or in case Luciano Pavarotti doesn't come to your town, try some of these videorecordings of live Christmas concerts.
In case you don't get out to see the Nutcracker or in case Luciano Pavarotti doesn't come to your town, try some of these videorecordings of live Christmas concerts.
More Holiday Videos
Check out our collection of instructional videos for the holidays including specials from Jacques Pepin and Martha Stewart.
Check out our collection of instructional videos for the holidays including specials from Jacques Pepin and Martha Stewart.
Holiday How To Videos
Find inspiration for your Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Thanksgiving holiday celebrations with one of these DVDs featuring cooking, decorating, scrapbooking, gift wrapping ideas and more.
Find inspiration for your Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Thanksgiving holiday celebrations with one of these DVDs featuring cooking, decorating, scrapbooking, gift wrapping ideas and more.
Homelessness and Poverty
See homelessness as depicted in both movies and gripping real-life documentaries.
See homelessness as depicted in both movies and gripping real-life documentaries.
If You Liked... 3:10 to Yuma
If you enjoyed the 2007 version of 3:10 to Yuma starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, then be sure to check out some of our other classic and modern westerns!
If you enjoyed the 2007 version of 3:10 to Yuma starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, then be sure to check out some of our other classic and modern westerns!
If You Liked Julie and Julia...
Here are a bunch of food-centered movies to help you satisfy your hunger for a sequel to the newly released, Julie and Julia. And almost all of them are funny and a joy to watch.
Here are a bunch of food-centered movies to help you satisfy your hunger for a sequel to the newly released, Julie and Julia. And almost all of them are funny and a joy to watch.
Irish Cinema
Both films made in Ireland and about Ireland are listed here. We have both old classics, like The Quiet Man, and new award winners, like Omagh.
Both films made in Ireland and about Ireland are listed here. We have both old classics, like The Quiet Man, and new award winners, like Omagh.
Irish Documentaries
Learn about the history, culture, and people of Ireland with our collection of documentaries on DVD.
Learn about the history, culture, and people of Ireland with our collection of documentaries on DVD.
Italian Language Films
Watch a movie with your nonna!
Here's a great opportunity to practice your Italian and to learn a lot about Italian culture!
Watch a movie with your nonna!
Here's a great opportunity to practice your Italian and to learn a lot about Italian culture!
Public Speaking and Famous Speeches
Learn how to speak well in public or learn from master speechmakers.
Learn how to speak well in public or learn from master speechmakers.
Religious and Inspirational DVDs
These DVDs allow you to learn about a variety of religions and philosphies from the comfort of your couch.
These DVDs allow you to learn about a variety of religions and philosphies from the comfort of your couch.
Road Trip Terror
Check these films if you are looking for a thrill ride!
Check these films if you are looking for a thrill ride!
Romance on DVDs
Check out new feature love films like Becoming Jane and Love in the Time of Cholera.
Check out new feature love films like Becoming Jane and Love in the Time of Cholera.
Science Fiction: Films of the Future
Welcome to the future! If you believe what Hollywood tells us, we're either headed for a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland or a shiny plastic world where everyone wears the same color. Which would you prefer?
Welcome to the future! If you believe what Hollywood tells us, we're either headed for a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland or a shiny plastic world where everyone wears the same color. Which would you prefer?
Sherlock Holmes
The master sleuth created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The master sleuth created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Steelers Videos
Relive the glory days of the Steelers at the Super Bowl.
Relive the glory days of the Steelers at the Super Bowl.
Stephen King
Isn't it amazing how Stephen King's 50 page short stories and 800 page novels (and everything in between) all turn into movies that are about the same length?
Isn't it amazing how Stephen King's 50 page short stories and 800 page novels (and everything in between) all turn into movies that are about the same length?
Summer Olympics
Relive the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with these feature films and documentaries.
Relive the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with these feature films and documentaries.
Survival Movies
Do you think finding a parking space at the mall is tough? Or you just can't handle the stress of cooking for your in-laws? Stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and watch one of these movies to remind yourself just how much worse it could be.
Do you think finding a parking space at the mall is tough? Or you just can't handle the stress of cooking for your in-laws? Stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and watch one of these movies to remind yourself just how much worse it could be.
Teens: Touchdown! Football on Film
Try one of these movies or documentaries about football.
Try one of these movies or documentaries about football.
What's Your Sign?
Occult and Astrology Films
Occult and Astrology Films
Women's History
Check out these documentaries on adventurous women of the past, including Pittsurgh's Nellie Bly.
Check out these documentaries on adventurous women of the past, including Pittsurgh's Nellie Bly.
Yoga on DVD
Feeling stiff and sore, achy and awful? Are you cramped, compressed, and complaining? Loosen up, stretch out, and grumble less with the help of our collection of instructional yoga DVDs.
Feeling stiff and sore, achy and awful? Are you cramped, compressed, and complaining? Loosen up, stretch out, and grumble less with the help of our collection of instructional yoga DVDs.
