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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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we discuss 1996's The Substitute, starring Tom Berenger, Ernie Hudson, Marc Anthony, Diane Venora, and Glen Plummer, among others. Our conversation includes the 90s generally, social and racial politics, and Bollywood! Send your comments to movielibrarians@gmail.com! 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/tt0117774/mediaviewer/rm4158494976 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we discuss Unicorn Store, the 2019 - or is it? - movie directed by Brie Larson, and starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Mamoudou Athie, Joan Cusack, and Bradley Whitford. We discuss the movie, product placements, and the internet, and we verb the word "Unicorn"! Send your comments to movielibrarians@gmail.com! 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/tt2338454/mediaviewer/rm243688192 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.