The summer solstice just happened so it's officially summer, and for those under 18, that means it's almost time to be done with school! In this episode Michelle & Jacob talk about the best movies that capture that end-of-school feeling, and some of our favorite school films in general. Lady Bird (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3xLGTQh Lady Bird (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3OjcjnU Can't Hardly Wait (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3tWePZs Eighth Grade (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3QKNtPo Eighth Grade (BLU-RAY)-...

There’s no place like a diner and today Michelle & Jacob are talking about some of the best diner scenes in crime films! Pulp Fiction (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3MW9cRx Pulp Fiction (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3xrk97U The Big Lebowski (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3zHLhT0 The Big Lebowski (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3HuZlBd A History of Violence (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3Om76eX A History of Violence (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3Qo5Zx4 Hell or High Water (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3b6W2ni Hell or High Water...

Visibility is one of the most crucial needs of the queer community, and reading books about gay history, with gay stories, or by gay authors helps the LGBTQ community be seen! Today Michelle & Jacob talk about some classic and new book to help you celebrate Pride. Grab from your library today! The Stonewall Reader (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/39efZIw Our Colors (GRAPHIC NOVEL)- https://bit.ly/39qiDuC The Price of Salt (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3MH6GOK Manhunt (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3MEYej6 Happy...

With Michelle just back in town from her partly desert getaway, she can't help but wanna keep that start environment in her head and in yours! Today Michelle & Jacob talk about books and film that take place in the desert. Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/38GXBaS Tracks (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3m6zN3d Tremors (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3tba3qe Tremors (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3NUjqTr The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom...

In the U.S., May is the month when we shine a light on the heritage, history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Don't limit yourself to one month when reading books by AAPI writers, but do start this month! To Paradise (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/39JITQv Portrait of a Thief (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/37EzNUx Immortal King Rao (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/38t04Wa The City Inside (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3wriG13 How High We Go in the Dark (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3w5HvAn The Family Chao...

Everyone is talking about the leaked Supreme Court draft looking to overturn Roe v. Wade. Today, Michelle & Jacob talk about the significance of the landmark court case, and how abortion in film has changed over time. Never Rarely Sometimes Always (DVD)- bit.ly/3yd4GKI Juno (DVD)- bit.ly/3vOnYEM Grandma (DVD)- bit.ly/3ygberX Grandma (BLU-RAY)- bit.ly/3w9zNE7 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (DVD)- bit.ly/3w3uqqk Fast Times at Ridgemont High (BLU-RAY)- bit.ly/3MRTiYS Saint Frances (DVD)-...

Today Jacob and Michelle escape from "fake spring" with some speculative fiction! Sea of Tranquility (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3w9XBIn Tender is the Flesh (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3y4l4gr Silver in the Wood (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3LuKbwI Hummingbird Salamander (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3rX7RCe Tears of the Trufflepig (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/39hFGY9 Zero Sum Game (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3OGzRnx Lakewood (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/36WjLoN The Monster of Elendhaven (BOOK)-...

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Today Michelle & Jacob discuss books that could help you discover routines that are healthier for you and more sustainable for our earth! How to Prepare for Climate Chang : A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3L6BkB8 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3Ey1RFh Outdoor Kids in an Inside...

It's supposed to be spring, but we are all still freezing and dreaming of warmer days. With Jacob just coming back from his beach vacation, Michelle decided to live vicariously though him and talk about their favorite beach movies! The Endless Summer (ON ORDER) Summer Rental (ON ORDER) Jaws (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3xsHNm0 Jaws (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3KLuUYf Jaws 2 (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3OffGg0 The Beach (DVD)- https://bit.ly/37d1fIZ Side Out (ON ORDER) Cast Away (DVD)-...

Michelle had the wonderful opportunity to interview author, Amanda Oliver about her new book, OVERDUE: Reckoning with the Public Library, discussing who are libraries for, how have they evolved, and why do they fill so many roles in our society today? Overdue: A Reckoning with the Public Library (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/38aVP13 300 Arguments (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3tUC7PB

With Jane Goodall's 88th birthday approaching, Michelle & Jacob discuss her astonishing work with chimps, and some of the most amazing films that have shown us wildlife up close. Jane (DVD)- https://bit.ly/36om9Et A Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3D8WWKa Gorillas in the Mist (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3LhJmHn Gorillas in the Mist BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3IDbHGn The Ghost and the Darkness (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3JEtfTK Born Free (DVD)-...

Today Michelle & Jacob talk about some of the favorite books of our favorite actors that YOU can have in common with them! A Story Like the Wind (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3qgjovK A Far Off Place (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3tn4Kov The Plague (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/36elEfY 1984 (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/36qHcpx Between the World and Me (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/34XG4JO The Circle (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3qdCmDi Crime and Punishment (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3CVAPqE The Master and Margarita (BOOK)-...

March is Women's History Month, dedicated to the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. Today Michelle & Jacob discuss some histories and biographies that will help you dig in deep to the topic. Madame Fourcade's Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3MBcDhH 999: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3pSP2is The...

Reading about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the amazing leadership of Volodymry Zelenskyy has inspired Michelle & Jacob to talk about the greatest leaders and heroes in film. Gladiator (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3sCFkTe Gladiator (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3tuc7Jh Troy (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3Kc00r3 Troy (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3pyNHxm Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3KgUt2O Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3pyDRLZ The Outlaw King (STREAMING...

As we approach the end of Black History Month this year, it's important to stress that honoring Black LGBTQ lives and their contributions to our collective freedom goes beyond 28 days and should be a year long celebration! Today we recognize Black LGBTQ films available from your library. The Color Purple (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3JU2hr0 The Color Purple (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3t8Y63J Set It Off (ON ORDER) I Am Not Your Negro (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3JSgtkf I Am Not Your Negro (BLU-RAY)-...

We were saddened to learn that Ivan Reitman died after having created some of our favorite childhood comedies. On today's episode, we pay tribute to the talented director and producer. Ghostbusters (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3I09mFV Ghostbusters: Afterlife (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3gQXSIT Dave (DVD)- https://bit.ly/355Csot Twins (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3oY6jX4 Stripes (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3oR5C1V Meatballs (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3JDwGtd Up in the Air (DVD)- https://bit.ly/34M5p9n Private Parts (DVD)-...

With two real life couples nominated for Oscars in 2022, Michelle & Jacob look back at some other real life loves that shared in the prestigious tradition. The Power of the Dog (CURRENTLY STREAMING NETFLIX) A Woman Under the Influence (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3GGB5d6 Parallel Mothers (CURRENTLY IN THEATERS) Being the Ricardos (CURRENTLY STREAMING PRIME) Fargo (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3rG9uEI Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3BeUr7W Rachel, Rachel (DVD)-...

February 1, 2022 is the most important day in the Chinese calendar with the start of the Lunar New Year! On today's episode, Michelle & Jacob get into the spirit by sharing some books that will help you understand Chinese Heritage more so you can put on your red clothes and celebrate alongside! How Much of These Hills Is Gold (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3onhzMy The Art of War(BOOK)- https://bit.ly/3L6WnUN Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China (BOOK)-...

It's incredibly to imagine your favorite films with some other actor cast as the lead, but that's what Michelle & Jacob are forcing you to do today! They talk about some of the most iconic roles that almost went to someone else! Titanic (DVD)- https://bit.ly/34diR5m Titanic (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3nYYY9p Clueless (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3AzlwTe Clueless (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3H9pXGG The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (DVD)- https://bit.ly/33QUWcr The Lord of the...

Michelle & Jacob watched The Tragedy of Macbeth and need to talk about it! Plus, some of their favorite Denzel Washington films The Tragedy of Macbeth (CURRENTLY STREAMING APPLE.TV) Training Day (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3rEaXKi Training Day (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/3GQ89jL Virtuosity (DVD)- https://bit.ly/33Gi7ps American Gangster (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3rU9a4j American Gangster (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/33QvR0H Inside Man (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3fEAD4d Inside Man (BLU-RAY)-...

Since there have been so many new stories lately about court cases, Michelle & Jacob talk about their favorite lawyers in film. My Cousin Vinny (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3qng7ej Ghosts of Mississippi (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3fiHv72 Erin Brockovich (DVD)- https://bit.ly/338Vjic The Conspirator (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3rfdtXn To Kill a Mockingbird (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3niS8v5 Inherit the Wind (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3I86NRT Philadelphia (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3nntUjr Marshall (DVD)-...

It was a rough year for all of us and movies as well. But check out Michelle & Jacob's favorites for 2021. Don't Look Up (CURRENTLY STREAMING NETFLIX) The Power of the Dog (CURRENTLY STREAMING NETFLIX) Summer Of Soul ...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised (CURRENTLY STREAMING HULU) Yellowstone: Season One (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3zyKcKW LISTENING TO KENNY G (CURRETNLY STREAMING HBO) Dopesick (CURRENTLY STREAMING HULU) Once There Were Wolves (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/32YlA2j The...

2021 is too weird a year for standard holiday movies. So we're going gory! Today Michelle & Jacob talk about their favorite Christmas-horror movies! Better Watch Out (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3dW5sAe Krampus (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3e048MO The Lodge (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3INrTpA Jack Frost (DVD)- https://bit.ly/30wfXr0 Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3IQyHmB Gingerdead Man (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3J9Of4R Anna & the Apocalypse (DVD)- https://bit.ly/325sq5p Santa's Slay...

A repeat of our NYC episode while Michelle is out enjoying the skyline. Ghostbusters (DVD)- bit.ly/2TunrU6 Ghostbusters (BLU-RAY)- bit.ly/399629R Escape From New York (DVD)- bit.ly/2I4z1Qm Taxi Driver (DVD)- bit.ly/3ciN7vt Taxi Driver (BLU-RAY)- bit.ly/3cjNyW2 The Devil Wears Prada (DVD)- bit.ly/397Ds8N When Harry Met Sally (DVD)- bit.ly/2vniaFy The Deuce: Season One (DVD)- bit.ly/385irKz Do the Right Thing (DVD)- bit.ly/397ChWV Do the Right Thing (BLU-RAY)- bit.ly/2vnidkI Kids (DVD)-...

As Michelle heads to NYC to watch The Tina Turner musical, she started thinking about all the great actors who have played our favorite musicians over the years. Check out some of your favorite music biopics from the library today! What's Love Got to Do with It? (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3EheTWA Selena (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3ruhAjX I'm Not There (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3rK9ZOH Walk the Line (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3DfD6vi La Bamba (DVD)- https://bit.ly/3DlGS6e Bohemian Rhapsody (DVD)-...