Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we celebrate cinematic detours, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts - no film degree required.  This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, mixtape curator, and your pop culture pit stop concierge) are hitting the road, literally and cinematically, with an episode all about road trip movies.  From cross-country chaos to soulful slow drives, Kristy and Jeff unpack their favorite films that turn the journey into the story. Think animated mayhem with Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, New Zealand wilderness hijinks in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and the deeply personal power of art and aging in Faces Places.  Whether you’re craving absurd buddy comedy, family heartbreak, or a dose of French artistry, this episode has something for every kind of passenger.  If you’re ready to cue the mixtape, buckle up, and explore some unforgettable pit stops, this episode will point your headlights in the right direction.    Follow Kristy on Instagram @thekristypuchko and Letterboxd @kristypuchko.       Follow Jeff on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd @jeffrauseo.       Follow Kanopy on Letterboxd to see the full episode list.   Stream the films we mention for free at kanopy.com with a library card or university ID from a participating institution.      🎞️ Episode Highlights   00:40 — Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)  Jeff kicks things off with Mike Judge’s chaotic animated odyssey, featuring bio-weapons, FBI agents, and a psychedelic desert vision quest.  04:50 — The Trip (2010)  Kristy serves up dry British wit, dueling celebrity impressions, and culinary soul-searching in this gorgeous comedy starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.  08:35 — Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)  Jeff heads into the New Zealand bush for Taika Waititi’s hilarious and heartfelt tale of misfits on the run full of boars, bunkers, and a kid named Ricky Baker.    12:55 — Hit the Road (2021)  Kristy spotlights Panah Panahi’s moving Iranian family drama, where a child’s antics, a dying dog, and an unspoken goodbye make for a powerful emotional ride.  18:50 — The Rugrats Movie (1998)  Jeff revisits this surprisingly heavy animated adventure filled with baby brothers, muddy misadventures, and the existential dread of growing up (in diapers).  23:40 — Faces Places (2017)  Kristy wraps things up with Agnès Varda’s artful, intergenerational road trip with giant portraits, tender friendship, and one unforgettable museum run.