Brush Creek Film Review

Buddy continues the discussion with Alex Paxton about the spy genre focusing on spy novels and movies.

Buddy is joined by Alex Paxton to discuss the book and movie Order 86. View the complete show notes >

Buddy is joined by Jenny Garmon to discuss the documentary Trust Me and disinformation. View the complete show notes >

Buddy and guest Jeremy Weese continue their discussion of films that blend horror and science fiction. FILMS - Jeremy:Mandy, Panos Cosmatos, 2018, (USA/Belgium), HorrorUltra-stylized tale of revenge with ‘Cage Rage’ (Nicolas Cage) front and center. This is a wink and nod to over-the-top horror flicks of the 70’s-80’s; glazed in psychedelic flavor and a hyper saturated color scheme; the form factor clearly inspired by the hip and slick style of Italian Giallo films (Suspiria, 1977). ...

FILMS - Jeremy:Annihilation, Alex Garland, 2018, (USA), Sci-fi/HorrorA biologist investigates a mysterious invisible border known only as Area X, trying to figure out what happened to her husband, who recently disappeared inside. As her and her team delve deeper across the border, their sanity is tested by unknown phenomena. For fans of movies that blend sci-fi and horror.FILMS - Buddy:The Expanse, Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby, 2015-current, (Canada), Sci-fi/HorrorBased on the epic sci-fi boo...

Buddy is joined by the Library's supervisor of the film and music vault, Eric Petersen, to discuss two films starring screen legend Sidney Poitier.View the full show notes (PDF) >

Enjoy the second half of Buddy and Jeni's discussion of films about health and wellness topics. This episode features films about two important and difficult topics: end of life decisions and dementia.FILMS - Jeni:• Defining Hope – Exploring End of Life Care, Kino Lorber, 2017 (USA)An exploration of palliative care, end of life issues, hospice care and what 'quality of life' really means. Provides a hopeful message about patients making choices about care when faced ...

BCFR Podcast – Show NotesKansas City Public Library - WaldoHost: Buddy Hanson, Library Technical Assistant Guest: Jeni Starr, Health & Wellness SpecialistTOPIC: Health & Self CareFILMS - Jeni:• Embrace, Taryn Brumfitt, 2016 (Australia)Taryn Brumfitt, body image activist, travels the world talking to experts, women in the street and well-known personalities about the alarming rates of body image issues that are seen in people of al...

Typewriter enthusiast Martin Howard, one of the subjects of Doug Nichol's 2016 film, California Typewriter, dials in to talk with Buddy. They discuss collecting, analog versus digital technology, and what it's like being filmed for a documentary.FILM• California Typewriter, Doug Nichol, 2016 (USA)Documentary about mechanical/analog typewriter technology, history and cultureREFERENCES• Antique Typewriters, Martin Howard's website• Jeremy Mayer, portfolio website featuring typewriter assem...

On part two of Buddy and Leanne's discussion of music documentaries, they talk about the 2001 film Scratch, by Doug Pray. REFERENCES• Rockit, live performance by Herbie Hancock, 1984, cited by many dj's as inspiration• Rockit, music video• Bill Laswell, YouTube video about the legendary bassist and music producer• River Market Antique Mall, Kansas City, antique shop• Dada, early 20th century art movementCREDITS◦ Director, April Roy◦ Manager, Jerena Boyd Bey◦ Digital Branch Manager, David LaCr...