5 Minute Film Finder
by Pioneer Library System
Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma brings you a podcast highlighting movies available for streaming on library digital platforms. We discuss movies in 5 minute bite sized chunks to help you find your next great watch.*WARNING* While the content of our podcast is safe for all ages, the content of the movies we discuss may not be, so listen and view at your discretion. Find more information about Pioneer Library System at https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/.
Episodes
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Deep Focus: "Scream"
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 Thanks for joining us! This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a...
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"House on Haunted Hill" and "The Monkey"
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 Thanks for…
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Sizzle Reel - October(26)
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…
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Deep Focus: "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"
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…
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Sizzle Reel - September(26)
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...
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"Flowers" and "Sentimental Value"
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...
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Sizzle Reel - August(26)
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...
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Deep Focus: "Good Will Hunting"
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...
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Sizzle Reel - July(26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the July 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: The Producers...
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"Dial M for Murder" and "Sorry, Wrong Number"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Samuel talk about two classic films in the Noir/Mystery/Thriller genres, "Dial M for Murder" (PG) dir. by Alfred Hitchcock and "Sorry, Wrong Number" (Approved) dir. by Anatole Litvak Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on…
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Sizzle Reel - June(26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the April 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: Infernal…
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Film Splice: "The Battle of Algiers" and "One Battle After Another"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder In this new special episode we look at the connections between a classic film available on our streaming services and a recent release of note. This time around Ben and Samuel are covering the classic war film "The Battle of Algiers"(Unrated) Dir. Gillo Pontecorvo...
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Deep Focus: "Gross Pointe Blank"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Ben take a reach back for a dose of comedic-action with a killer soundtrack covering "Gross Pointe Blank" dir. George Armitage. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy Thanks for joining us! This podcast is...
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Sizzle Reel - May26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the March 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: Witness…
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"Cloverfield" and "10 Cloverfield Lane"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Ben and Daren talk about the first two films in the Cloverfield science-fiction anthology series, "Cloverfield" (PG-13) dir. by Matt Reeves and "10 Cloverfield Lane" (PG-13) dir. by Dan Trachtenberg. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell…
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"The Conversation" and "MegaDoc"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Samuel and Traci talk about two highlighting the career of Francis Fod Coppola, "The Conversation" (PG) dir. by Francis Fod Coppola and "Megadoc" (Unrated) dir. by Mike Figgis. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies…
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Sizzle Reel - April(26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the April 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: A Nice Indian…
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Deep Focus: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Ben take some extra time to revel in and explore the adventures of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" dir. Steven Spielberg. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy Thanks for joining us! This podcast is...
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"Babette's Feast" and "Delicatessen"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Daren talk about two Eurpopean "Food" Films , "Babette's Fest" (G) dir. by Gabriel Axel and "Delicastessen" (R) dir. by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this...
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Sizzle Reel - March(26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the March 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: Little Shop of...
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"The Last Unicorn" and "The Adventures of Tintin"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Ben and Daren cover some very stylized animated films from different eras, "The Last Unicorn" (G) dir. by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and "The Adventures of Tintin" (PG) dir. by Steven Spielberg Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell…
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"Neptune Frost" and "Eve's Bayou"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Ben celebrate Black History Month with films by two black filmakers from very different ends of the genre spectrum, "Neptune Frost" (Unrated) dir. by Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman and "Eve's Bayou" (R) dir. by Kasi Lemmons Our hosts…
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Sizzle Reel - February(26)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the December 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: Dial M for...
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Deep Focus: "Fever Pitch"(1997)
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Samuel and Traci take a closer look at sports fandom, Arsenal, and relationships as they cover the 1997 adaptation "Fever Pitch" dir. David Evans. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy Thanks for joining us! This…
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"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "A Fish Called Wanda"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Jamie cover two classic Cleese comedies, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (PG) dir. by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones and "A Fish Called Wanda" (R) dir. by Charles Crichton and John Cleese Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell…
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"The Killer" and "Hard Boiled"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Samuel and Kendall cover an essential John Woo twofer, "The Killer" (R) and "Hard Boiled" (R) 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...
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Sizzle Reel - January(26) + Bonus Family Friendly Films
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the December 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: Dial M for...
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"White Christmas" and "Scrooge"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Samuel and Jamie cover two classic holiday films, "White Christmas"(Approved) directed by Michael Curtiz and "Scrooge" (Approved) directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this...
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"The Big Short" and "Trading Places"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Ben cover two very different entries to the modern western genre, "The Big Short"(R) directed by Adam McKay and "Trading Places" (R) directed by John Landis. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this...
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Sizzle Reel - December
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder Welcome to the December 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: Invasion of...
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Deep Focus: "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Ben dive deep into the Thanksgiving/Road/Buddy comedy "Planes Trains and Automobiles" (R) directed by John Hughes. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and Kanopy Thanks for joining us! This podcast is brought to you…
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"Casa de Mi Padre" and "The Sisters Brothers"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Samuel cover two very different entries to the modern western genre, "Casa de Mi Padre"(R) directed by Matt Piedmont and "The Sisters Brothers"(R) directed by Jacques Audiard. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the…
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"Much Ado About Nothing" and "She's the Man"
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Coral discuss two Shakespeare adaptations, "Much Ado About Nothing"(PG-13) directed by Kenneth Branagh and "She's the Man"(PG-13) directed by Andy Fickman. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this...
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Sizzle Reel - November
Season 5 of 5 Minute Film Finder starts now! We are kicking this season off with something new: the Sizzle Reel mini episode! 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…
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*100th Episode*
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode we celebrate a big milestone for the podcast and reflect on all the movies we've covered and good conversations we've had. Thanks for joining us! This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change...
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"The Fighter" and "Warrior"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Ben and Daren discuss the films "The Fighter"(R) directed by David O. Russell and "Warrior"(PG-13) directed by Gavin O'Connor. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in...
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"The Wailing" and "Longlegs"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Kendall and Alexis discuss the films "The Wailing"(TV-MA) directed by Na Hong-jin and "Longlegs"(R) directed by Osgood Perkins. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in...
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"71" and "The Great Escape"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Ben and Samuel discuss the films "71"(R) directed by Yann Demange and "The Great Escape"(Approved) directed by John Sturges. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in…
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"Emma" and "Clueless"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Coral discuss the films "Emma"(PG) directed by Douglas Mcgrath and "Clueless"(PG-13) directed by Amy Heckerling. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in this...
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"Major League" and "Mystery Alaska"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Ben and Daren discuss the films "Major League"(R) directed by David S. Ward and "Mystery Alaska"(R) directed by Jay Roach. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in this...
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"Some Like it Hot" and "Glengarry Glenn Ross"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Kendall and Samuel discuss the films "Some Like it Hot"(Approved) directed by Billy Wilder and "Glengarry Glenn Ross"(R) directed by James Foley. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The...
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"Beverley Hills Cop" and "The Naked Gun"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Ben discuss the films "Beverley Hills Cop"(R) directed by Martin Brest and "The Naked Gun"(PG-13) directed by David Zucker. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies…
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"Inside Llewyn Davis" and "Almost Famous"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Amanda and Jamie discuss the films "Inside Llewyn Davis"(R) directed by Joel and Ethan Coen and "Almost Famous"(R) directed by Cameron Crowe. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The…
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"Spotlight" and "Nightcrawler"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Ben discuss the films "Spotlight"(R) directed by Tom McCarthy and "Nightcrawler"(R) directed by Dan Gilroy. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in this…
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"Anatomy of a Fall" and "Zodiac"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Amanda discuss the films "Anatomy of a Fall"(R) directed by Justine Triet and "Zodiac"(R) directed by David Fincher. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in...
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"Popeye" and "Hundreds of Beavers"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Traci and Ben discuss the films "Popeye"(R) directed by Robert Altman and "Hundreds of Beavers"(Unrated) directed by Mike Cheslik. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered…
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Deep Focus: "Face/Off"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder In this special episode hosts Ben Daren and Traci do a deep dive into the 1997 Action/Sci Fi Cult Classic "Face/Off" (R) directed by John Woo. The movie covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla Thanks for joining us! This podcast is brought to you by...
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"The Ghost and the Darkness" and "The Saint"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Daren and Ben discuss the films "The Ghost and The Darkness"(R) directed by Stephen Hopkins and "The Saint"(PG-13) directed by Phillip Noyce. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies covered in this episode. The…
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"Sunset Boulevard" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Kendall and Samuel discuss the films "Sunset Boulevard"(Approved) directed by Billy Wilder and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"(Approved) both directed by Mike Nichols. Our hosts have five minutes to inform and sell you on the movies…
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"Collateral" and "Thief"
This is season 4 of 5 Minute Film Finder On this episode Samuel and Daren discuss the films "Collateral"(R) and "Thief"(R) both directed by Michael Mann. 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...
About this show
Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma brings you a podcast highlighting movies available for streaming on library digital platforms. We discuss movies in 5 minute bite sized chunks to help you find your next great watch.*WARNING* While the content of our podcast is safe for all ages, the content of the movies we discuss may not be, so listen and view at your discretion. Find more information about Pioneer Library System at https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/.
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