Episodes

  • S2:E5 – Us
    Aug 19 2021
    Us (2019)

    Today on the Movie Librarians podcast, we review Us, the 2019 Horror film from Jordan Peele. Our conversation includes Hands Across America, the duality of man, and the problem with trying to be too clever.

    Share your thoughts with us! You can email movielibrarians@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/movielibrarians/

    Music credit: Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/218201/ https://freesound.org/people/copyc4t/sounds/146434/

    Cover art:ruxandradraws (Fiverr) Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

    Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Us_(2019_film)#/media/File:Us_(2019)_theatrical_poster.png

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    34 mins
  • S2:E4 – Nomadland
    Jul 19 2021
    Nomadland (2020)

    Today on the Movie Librarians podcast, we review Nomadland, the winner of numerous Oscars and based on the book of the same name by Jessica Bruder. Our conversation includes ageism in movies, the 1930s, and the crushing destruction of the social contract by commercial ne'er-do-wells. But it's funny too!

    Share your thoughts with us! You can email movielibrarians@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/movielibrarians/

    Music credit: Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Cover art: ruxandradraws (Fiverr) Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

    Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomadland_(film)#/media/File:Nomadland_poster.jpeg

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    35 mins
  • S2:E3 – Rebecca
    May 22 2021
    Episode Notes

    In this episode, we discuss the 2020 Netflix film, Rebecca, starring Armie Hammer and Lily James! We discuss geographically-based intellectual theft, Titanic (the movie), and yellow pants! Seriously, they are so yellow.

    If you just want the verdict before you watch, skip to 34:37!

    Share your thoughts with us! You can email movielibrarians@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/movielibrarians/

    Music credit: Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/kirbydx/sounds/175409/ https://freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/218201/

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    39 mins
  • S2:E2 – Sorry to Bother You
    Apr 29 2021
    Episode Notes

    Sorry to bother you, but we're here with a review of Sorry To Bother You! We discuss everything from capitalism to absurdism, and have some laughs in between.

    Share your thoughts with us! You can email movielibrarians@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/movielibrarians/

    Music credit: Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Cover art: ruxandradraws (Fiverr) Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

    Image from: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5688932/mediaviewer/rm79383040/?context=default%3Fref_%3Dext_shr_lnk

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    25 mins
  • S2:E1 – The Mole Agent / El Agente Topo
    Mar 18 2021
    Episode Notes

    In this episode, we review the 2020 Chilean film "The Mole Agent", or "El Agente Topo"! We discuss the fuzzy lines between reality and fiction, moments of beauty in elder care homes, and the ethics of filming vulnerable populations.

    Share your thoughts with us! You can email movielibrarians@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/movielibrarians/

    Music credit: Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Sound credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o0dYPfN-PM

    Cover art: ruxandradraws (Fiverr) Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

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  • S2:E1 – THE RETURN
    Mar 4 2021
    Episode Notes

    We have returned! In this episode, we discuss: where we were, insurance fraud, escapist television, as well as a bunch of movies! Including:

    • Death to 2020
    • My Neighbours the Yamadas
    • Every Day is Christmas
    • Baby Driver
    • The Net
    • Polar Express
    • Gremlins
    • BlackkKlansman
    • Secret Life of Pets 2
    • The Commitments
    • Get Duked!
    • Parasite
    • Palm Springs

    It's a lot! But still under 30 minutes. And we have new theme music, and a few other fun bits and pieces.

    Music credit: Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Cover art credit:

    ruxandradraws (Fiverr) Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

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    29 mins
  • S1:E8 – The Lovebirds
    Jul 9 2020

    In this episode of the Movie Librarians, we discuss the 2020 movie "The Lovebirds", starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani! Conversation includes diversity of location, the crunchiness of hot dogs, and Chekov's gun.

    Send your comments to movielibrarians@gmail.com! Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/movielibrarians!

    Music credits: Danse Macabre - Busy Strings by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3591-danse-macabre---busy-strings Hillbilly Swing by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5705-hillbilly-swing License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Cover art credit: ruxandradraws Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

    Movie image from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8851668/mediaviewer/rm1434433281

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    17 mins
  • S1:E7 – Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
    Jun 25 2020

    In this episode of the Movie Librarians, we discuss the 2017 Indian movie Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, or, Toilet: A Love Story, starring Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, and Divyendu Sharma, among others. Conversation includes social issues in India, age-appropriate casting, and a special guest appearance from our dog!

    Send your comments to movielibrarians@gmail.com! Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/movielibrarians!

    Music credits: Danse Macabre - Busy Strings by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3591-danse-macabre---busy-strings Hillbilly Swing by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5705-hillbilly-swing License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Cover art credit: ruxandradraws Link: https://www.fiverr.com/ruxandradraws

    Movie image from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5785170/mediaviewer/rm1203994368

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    28 mins