Episodes
We can't believe it's here, but it is! Our last episode. We wanted to thank everyone for listening over these past 5-6 years. We hope you found some cool stuff from our recommendations and hope to see you around the library.
Published 07/03/23
With Michelle just coming back from traveling, it seemed like a perfect time to talk about favorite foreign films!
The Secret in Their Eyes (DVD)- https://shorturl.at/AFMN2
The Secret in Their Eyes (BLU-RAY)- https://shorturl.at/ksCHM
Oldboy (DVD)- https://shorturl.at/lTVY2
Oldboy (BLU-RAY)- https://shorturl.at/hiPUX
Run Lola Run (DVD)- https://shorturl.at/irNZ7
Run Lola Run (BLU-RAY)- https://shorturl.at/bHOP1
In the Mood for Love (DVD)- https://shorturl.at/QST29
In the Mood for Love...
Published 06/05/23
Is there anything more fun than prison-break movies? Michelle and Jacob don't think so, so today they discuss their favorite prison escape movies.
The Great Escape (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3nl5SIK
Face/Off (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3VdNQ7U
Face/Off (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3HlclKJ
The Shawshank Redemption (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3AIZ4HX
The Shawshank Redemption (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3NoVmLu
Con Air (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3LAXSwL
Con Air (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3LcJF7T
The Fugitive (DVD)-...
Published 05/01/23
Michelle & Jacob are grooving in this new episode!
Daisy Jones and the Six (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/40bwERc
A Visit from the Goon Squad (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3N1rR2b
Bel Canto (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3L15k43
Reservation Blues (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3GLRorX
Utopia Avenue (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/43vyuiW
Kill Your Friends (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3zX0rT0
Mary Jane (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3GL4oOu
The Commitments (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3KD4icX
A Song for New Day (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/41lGrWc
White...
Published 04/17/23
We've been living, to one degree or another, in the wake of school shootings, whether we've experienced them directly or not. Movies help us understand what happens around us, so today Michelle & Jacob discuss films that try to capture that experience and understand the survivors.
Bowling for Columbine (DVD)- https://bit.ly/40tolBc
Elephant (DVD)- https://bit.ly/40P5vnR
I'm Not Ashamed (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3Km65Ez
Mass (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3ZuRoDo
Tower (DVD)-...
Published 04/04/23
Enjoy this St. Patrick's Day episode where Michelle & Jacob discuss some of their favorite Irish movies.
The Banshees of Inisherin (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3yIw5TL
The Banshees of Inisherin (BLU_RAY)- https://bit.ly/3yGUby6
Seven Psychopaths (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3yL6GJk
Seven Psychopaths (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3Lx7tVE
Once (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3lh9nir
My Left Foot (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3FunDeR
In the Name of the Father (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3mHfa1r
Hunger (DVD)-...
Published 03/17/23
After the terrible February 3rd derailment of a Norfolk Southern train which spilled toxic chemicals into the soil, water, & air, Michelle and Jacob started thinking about other man-made disasters that have occured over time, and movies that make up their own realistic stories!
Paradise Falls: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe (BOOK)-https://bit.ly/3IJxPRr
The Day After (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3EVTyUZ
Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year...
Published 03/06/23
In celebration of Black History Month, Michelle & Jacob have gathered a broad sampling of books by Black authors hitting shelves in 2023! So now you'll have books to read for the year to come!
The Survivalists (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3I5YFTw
Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3I5bwFh
The House of Eve (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3I3Nomt
The Education of Kendrick Perkins: A Memoir (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/4132mSA
Lone Women...
Published 02/20/23
Interstellar (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3HSvsMT
Interstellar (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3HV5AQo
Star Trek: Beyond (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3DIjJhl
Star Trek: Beyond (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3l9mTEv
Ad Astra (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3HACchb
Ad Astra (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3JEJfrt
The Black Hole (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3RDE90L
Arrival (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3Yf3e4s
Arrival (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3RzULXo
Event Horizon (DVD)- https://bit.ly/40q7Fv1
Event Horizon (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3HAXrPI
Moon...
Published 02/06/23
After loving the strange, absurd, and super enjoyable The Menu, Michelle & Jacob reflect on some of the stellar Ralph Fiennes performances.
The Menu (CURRENTLY STREAMING HBO)
Schindler's List (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3Hh2iXg
Schindler's List (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3J1dl8r
The Prince of Egypt (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3Jik667
In Bruges (DVD - https://bit.ly/3HgKprz
In Bruges (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3XZZunh
Quiz Show (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3kiE85K
The English Patient (DVD)-...
Published 01/23/23
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023! As a farewell gift, Michelle & Jacob talk about their favorite movies from 2022 and Michelle's favorite fiction and non-fiction books that she read in 2022.
Everything Everywhere All At Once (DVD)- shorturl.at/mxFGN
Everything Everywhere All At Once (BLU-RAY)- shorturl.at/py057
Properties of Thirst (BOOK)- shorturl.at/AJT16
The Batman (DVD)- shorturl.at/dfSY9
The Batman (BLU-RAY)- shorturl.at/CEP08
Tár (DVD)- shorturl.at/nBMW8
Tár (BLU-RAY)-...
Published 01/09/23
Jacob is out with Covid this week, so we're replaying one of our favorites. Since Christmas isn't always about the mistletoe and holiday cheer. So check out these, sort-of Christmas, not really Christmas films at the library today.
Edward Scissorhands (DVD)- goo.gl/wm9Bwf
Edward Scissorhands (BLU-RAY)- goo.gl/pY9AAR
L.A. Confidential (DVD)- goo.gl/c6UrAD
L.A. Confidential (BLU-RAY)- goo.gl/e7pkRz
L.A. Confidential (BOOK)- goo.gl/HKzfJv
Batman Returns (DVD)- goo.gl/PkDXJC
Batman Returns...
Published 12/19/22
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is right around the corner. Who put these holidays so darn close together?! It's a lot of family time and dinner parties and maybe some airing of the grievances so let these movies help prepare you!
Coherence (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3GX8Pa1
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3ER3uhH
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3EMosy8
The Invitation (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3VpKGgK
The Invitation (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3UmIRzN
You're...
Published 12/05/22
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month by enjoying these books by or about Indigenous people.
Calling for a Blanket Dance (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3TJxNfB
We Are the Middle of Forever: Indigenous Voices from Turtle Island on the Changing Earth (ON ORDER)
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse: The Story of Leonard Peltier and the FBI's War on the American Indian Movement (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3AqLUzE
Sacred Smokes (ON ORDER)
Sinking Bell: Stories (ON ORDER)
The Night Watchman (BOOK)-...
Published 11/21/22
With the midterms happening this week, Michelle & Jacob replay a past episode about movies and books you should watch and read to get into the spirit. And then...GO VOTE!
Game Change (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3T28t4q
Game Change (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3T52xrl
Game Change (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3FMfVNV
The Campaign (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3U27PFm
The Campaign (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3Nv6mox
Weiner (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3DTIRkL
The Purge: Election Year (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3NvUVgh
The...
Published 11/07/22
There are many kinds of scary stories and today Michelle & Jacob are bringing you some that are a call back to some of the best classics!
Black Mouth (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3Tn0EXU
Dracula (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3CSl04i
Dracul (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3yZNubb
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3yYDcI8
Fledgling (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3siDQN7
House of Hunger (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3CSld7A
Harvest Home (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3eREZIc
Empire of Wild...
Published 10/24/22
With the terrible and historic climate change disasters happening around the world, Michelle & Jacob talk about why people turn to disaster films and which are the most compelling ones you should watch.
The Wave (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3RSlHjG
Volcano (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3eaiLRD
Twister (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3RGbCGd
Twister (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3SN7Ko8
The Core (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3CIhlY2
Crawl (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3VeIs4e
Crawl (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3V5ShBr
San Andreas...
Published 10/10/22
September 15th to October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month! On this episode Michelle & Jacob talk about some books and films you should check out.
More Than You'll Ever Know (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3dyxaXr
City of God (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3xJ0scC
City of God (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3CbulFn
Solito (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3xH9WoY
La Llorona (ON ORDER)
The Legend of La Llorona (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3f7GmT0
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3DNJ1f2
Real Women Have...
Published 09/26/22
With the Queen's recent passing, Michelle & Jacob are sharing an old episode where they got very royal.
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3xb08Dm
Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3x7NTHy
The Crown: The Complete Season One (DVD)- bit.ly/2HcqVWk
The Crown: The Complete Season Two (DVD)- bit.ly/2DYJM5e
The Crown: The Complete Season Three (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3RwkrmP
The Crown: The Complete Season Four (DVD)-...
Published 09/12/22
Could this be the most difficult Emmy's to decide? With some amazing shows and performances this year, Michelle & Jacob talk about their favorite shows and the ones you need to check out!
Severance: Season 1 (CURRENTLY STREAMING APPLE TV)
Better Call Saul: Season 1 (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3TnAqoK
Succession: Season 1 (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3wxe3Dn
Ozark (CURRENTLY STREAMING NETFLIX)
Stranger Things: Season 1 (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3e2eBKQ
Squid Game (CURRENTLY STREAMING NETFLIX)
Hacks:...
Published 08/29/22
As we watch the season slowly start to change, Michelle & Jacob talk about books with the season in the title!
Damnation Spring (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3pdHiqz
Billy Summers (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3bOITQP
The Winter of the Witch (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3QqAKB1
Summer Sons (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3JOizTn
Prodigal Summer (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3JTvxPW
The Autumn of the Patriarch (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3zPT1AQ
Winter Counts (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3Pixu9l
The Coldest Winter Ever (BOOK)-...
Published 08/15/22
200 EPISODES! It hardly seems possible that Michelle & Jacob have been hosting this show for so long, but here we are! Today they are talking about some of their favorite movies that have big anniversaries this year as well.
Django Unchained (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3S7lHxm
Django Unchained (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3vo7thY
Candyman (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3S2M87v
Spirited Away (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3oConWj
Spirited Away (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3PJisL2
Resident Evil (DVD)-...
Published 08/01/22
With Toys R Us making another comeback, Michelle and Jacob talk about some of the best films featuring real toys, talking toys, or the ones based on our favorite childhood toys.
Published 07/25/22
We know you might feel aimless after binging season 4 of Stranger Things, but no worry! Michelle & Jacob are here to recommend shows that have a similar feel to help you make it to season 5!
Stranger Things: Season One (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3nO4cEp
Black Mirror (STREAMING ON NETFLIX)
Twin Peaks: Season One (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3c5gtlq
I Am Not Okay With This (STREAMING ON NETFLIX)
Legion: Season One (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3asMaob
Dark (STREAMING ON NETFLIX)
Haven: Season One (DVD)-...
Published 07/11/22