Episodes

  • Deep Focus: "Scream"
    30 Oct 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    On this episode Samuel and Traci discuss the seminal Meta-Horror film "Scream" dir Wes Craven. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

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    40 min
  • "House on Haunted Hill" and "The Monkey"
    21 Oct 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    On this episode Traci and Ben talk about two campy horror films from different eras "House on Haunted Hill"(Approved) dir. William Castle and "The Monkey" (R) dir. Osgood Perkins. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

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    19 min
  • Sizzle Reel - October(26)
    13 Oct 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    Welcome to the October Sizzle Reel

    The Sizzle Reel is a short episode where we highlight the monthly themes on Kanopy and Hoopla, share a few staff picks, and let you know what’s new on physical media at your library.

    The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

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    12 min
  • Deep Focus: "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"
    30 Sep 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    On this episode Daren Traci and Ben talk about one of the most lauded sequels of all time "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (R) dir. James Cameron. They talk about it's impact on the genre of action films going forward, as well as its' incredible use of practical visual effects.

    The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

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    33 min
  • Sizzle Reel - September(26)
    23 Sep 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    Welcome to the September Sizzle Reel

    The Sizzle Reel is a short episode where we highlight the monthly themes on Kanopy and Hoopla, share a few staff picks, and let you know what’s new on physical media at your library.

    The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

    Thanks for joining us!

    This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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    11 min
  • "Flowers" and "Sentimental Value"
    26 Aug 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    On this episode Samuel and Ben talk about two European Family Dramas, "Flowers" (Not Rated) dir. by Jon Garno and Jose Mari Goenaga and "Sentimental Value" (R) dir. by Joachim Trier

    Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode.

    The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy
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    27 min
  • Sizzle Reel - August(26)
    6 Aug 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    Welcome to the August Sizzle Reel

    The Sizzle Reel is a short episode where we highlight the monthly themes on Kanopy and Hoopla, share a few staff picks, and let you know what’s new on physical media at your library.

    Recommendations in this episode:

    Gross Pointe Blank (1997) dir. George Armitage

    Redeye (2005) dir. Wes Craven

    The Parallax View (1974) - dir. Alan J Pakula

    Mr. Malcolms list (2022) - dir. Emily Holly Jones

    Jackie Chan's First Strike (1996) dir. Stanley Tong

    Good Boy (2025) dir. Ben Leonberg

    The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) dir. John McTiernan

    The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

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    18 min
  • Deep Focus: "Good Will Hunting"
    22 Jul 2026

    Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder

    On this episode Ben and Daren get enveloped in the genius of "Good Will Hunting" dir. Gus Van Sant. They talk about it's cultural impact, as well as it's lasting place in the canon of great films.

    The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy

    Thanks for joining us!

    This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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    30 min