Buddy continues the discussion with Alex Paxton about the spy genre focusing on spy novels and movies.

Buddy is joined by Alex Paxton to discuss the book and movie Order 86. View the complete show notes >

Buddy is joined by Jenny Garmon to discuss the documentary Trust Me and disinformation. View the complete show notes >

Buddy and guest Jeremy Weese continue their discussion of films that blend horror and science fiction. FILMS - Jeremy: Mandy, Panos Cosmatos, 2018, (USA/Belgium), Horror Ultra-stylized tale of revenge with ‘Cage Rage’ (Nicolas Cage) front and center. This is a wink and nod to over-the-top horror flicks of the 70’s-80’s; glazed in psychedelic flavor and a hyper saturated color scheme; the form factor clearly inspired by the hip and slick style of Italian Giallo films (Suspiria, 1977).&nb...

FILMS - Jeremy: Annihilation, Alex Garland, 2018, (USA), Sci-fi/Horror A biologist investigates a mysterious invisible border known only as Area X, trying to figure out what happened to her husband, who recently disappeared inside. As her and her team delve deeper across the border, their sanity is tested by unknown phenomena. For fans of movies that blend sci-fi and horror. FILMS - Buddy: The Expanse, Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby, 2015-current, (Canada), Sci-fi/Horror Based on the epic sci-...

Buddy is joined by the Library's supervisor of the film and music vault, Eric Petersen, to discuss two films starring screen legend Sidney Poitier. View the full show notes (PDF) >

Enjoy the second half of Buddy and Jeni's discussion of films about health and wellness topics. This episode features films about two important and difficult topics: end of life decisions and dementia. FILMS - Jeni: • Defining Hope – Exploring End of Life Care, Kino Lorber, 2017 (USA) An exploration of palliative care, end of life issues, hospice care and what 'quality of life' really means. Provides a hopeful message about patients making choices about care when fac...

BCFR Podcast – Show Notes Kansas City Public Library - Waldo Host: Buddy Hanson, Library Technical Assistant Guest: Jeni Starr, Health & Wellness Specialist TOPIC: Health & Self Care FILMS - Jeni: • Embrace, Taryn Brumfitt, 2016 (Australia) Taryn Brumfitt, body image activist, travels the world talking to experts, women in the street and well-known personalities about the alarming rates of body image issues that are seen in peopl...

Typewriter enthusiast Martin Howard, one of the subjects of Doug Nichol's 2016 film, California Typewriter, dials in to talk with Buddy. They discuss collecting, analog versus digital technology, and what it's like being filmed for a documentary. FILM • California Typewriter, Doug Nichol, 2016 (USA) Documentary about mechanical/analog typewriter technology, history and culture REFERENCES • Antique Typewriters, Martin Howard's website • Jeremy Mayer, portfolio website featuring typewrit...

On part two of Buddy and Leanne's discussion of music documentaries, they talk about the 2001 film Scratch, by Doug Pray. REFERENCES • Rockit, live performance by Herbie Hancock, 1984, cited by many dj's as inspiration • Rockit, music video • Bill Laswell, YouTube video about the legendary bassist and music producer • River Market Antique Mall, Kansas City, antique shop • Dada, early 20th century art movement CREDITS ◦ Director, April Roy ◦ Manager, Jerena Boyd Bey ◦ Digital Branch Manager...

Dir. Nicolas Jack Davies, 2018 (England). Love affair between Jamaican and British Youth culture, story of the iconic record label – Trojan Records REFERENCES Trojan Records, record label discussed in this podcastBoss Hooligan Soundsystem, KC based Soundsystem eventsFabric Nightclub, London based drum & bass music eventsMinistry of Sound, London based dance music eventsThe Fireside Bowl, Chicago based music venue/bowling alley CREDITS Director, April RoyManager, Jerena Boyd BeyDigital Br...

Part Two. Join Buddy and Leanne for in-depth reviews and discussions of films that are available on the Library's Hoopla streaming platform. Access Hoopla at http://www.hoopladigital.com and create an account with your library card! FILM LIST Buddy: California Typewriter, Doug Nichol, 2016 (USA) - Documentary about mechanical/analog typewriter technology – the history and cultureAliens of the Deep, Jérôme Julienne & John Jackson, 2010 - Oceanic nature documentary about the mysterious oc...

Join Buddy and Leanne for in-depth reviews and discussions of films that are available on the Library's Hoopla streaming platform. Access Hoopla at http://www.hoopladigital.com and create an account with your library card! FILM LIST Buddy: Frida, Julie Taymor, 2002 (USA) - Drama/bio based on Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego RiveraParadise Lost, Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky, 1996 (USA) - HBO documentary series focused on the 1993 murders in West Memphis, ArkansasTales of the Night,...

In this episode, Buddy and Leanne (KCPL librarians) discuss films that are available on the Library's Kanopy Streaming platform. Here are the films discussed in this episode. Buddy's list: Danger: Diabolik, Mario Bava, 1968: Italian Psychedelic Action/HumorFree Fire, Ben Wheatley, 2017: Dark Comedy, Action/HumorThe Corporation, Mark Achbar & Joel Bakan, 2003: Documentary about Corporations and corporate power, including discussions about: history, activism, environment, business, gl...