Why watch a DVD when you can buy it on Apple TV? Or rent it from iTunes? Or stream it online? Is the DVD dying?

The National Screen Institute's Cheryl Binning tells it like it is.

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Women Make Movies, the New York-based distribution company, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant and a full-time Office Manager, along with a host of great internship opportunities. Check out their listings here!

Women Make Movies, founded in 1972, is a non-profit feminist media arts organization dedicated to the production, distribution and exhibition of films and videotapes by and about women. A multi-racial, multicultural organization, Women Make Movies is the leading North American distributor of films and videotapes by and about women. Thousands of educational, cultural and community groups use our films and videotapes each year. Women Make Movies offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women of color, lesbians, and older women to apply.

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NDP culture critic Charlie Angus says the recent CBC cuts are ideologically driven: http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00337

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To NFB or not to NFB: The NFB celebrates its 70th birthday to accolades abroad, but obscurity at home. Check out the whole story on The Walrus website.

In (somewhat) related news, check out the NFB on Facebook or take a peek at their online film library.

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The indefatigable Barbara Doran has produced what looks to be another gem, turning her attuned and critical eye to the subject of video gambling. Narrated by Gordon Pinsent and featuring John Dunsworth (Trailer Park Boys), Playing The Machines examines the astonishing business of video lottery terminals and their effect on our society.

Catch Playing The Machines on The Lens at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday, March 24 on
CBC Newsworld.

Playing The Machines is directed by Barbara Doran and produced by Rob Blackie (Morag Loves Company) in association with CBC Newsworld.

Check out a clip from Playing The Machines!

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