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Brush Creek Film Review
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Join Buddy Hanson and guests for a wide-ranging discussion of movies, filmmakers and cinematic story references. The show places special emphasis on titles that are available from the library collection of DVDs and streaming services like Kanopy and Hoopla.
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SPY vs. SPY vs. SPY
Jul 7, 202200:42:34Tap to summarizeBuddy continues the discussion with Alex Paxton about the spy genre focusing on spy novels and movies.
Transcribe →KC Filmmaking with Alex Paxton
Mar 18, 202200:31:00Tap to summarizeBuddy is joined by Alex Paxton to discuss the book and movie Order 86. View the complete show notes >
Transcribe →Trust Me: What You Should Know About Disinformation
Dec 28, 202100:39:51Tap to summarizeBuddy is joined by Jenny Garmon to discuss the documentary Trust Me and disinformation. View the complete show notes >
Transcribe →Horror/Sci-Fi Films, Part 2
Oct 22, 202100:41:35Tap to summarizeBuddy 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 - Buddy:The Descent, Neil Marshall, 2006, (UK), HorrorA group of thrill-seeking friends get together for a social bonding trip which leads them to athletic outdoor adventures. This year, the activity is spelunking (cave diving). The circle of friends is strong, but issues are just beneath the surface. One member of the group (Sarah Carter, aka Shauna Macdonald) is recovering from a traumatic accident in which her significant other was lost. Despite Sarah’s emotional damage, the group works together to tackle the mental and physical challenges posed by the cave. Things go awry when the group is suddenly trapped and surprised to learn that their friend and trip planner (Juno Kaplan, aka Natalie Mendoza) decided to lead them into a completely unexplored cave system, seemingly to increase the bonding experience. If being trapped in a unexplored cave isn’t bad enough, the group is then suddenly faced with another, far more terrifying discovery. There is a darkness beyond the darkness and something is following them! Read the full show notes >
Transcribe →Horror & Sci-Fi – Part I
Sep 9, 202100:38:47Tap to summarizeFILMS - 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 book series by James S.A. Corey, this action packed tv series brings the book to life. This is Star Wars for adults - a interstellar space opera, a cyber-punk thriller, a must-see for fans of the sci-fi genre.BOOKS:Area X (series), Jeff VanderMeer:1 - Annihilation2 - Authority3 - AcceptanceThe Expanse (series), James S.A. Corey:1 - Leviathan Wakes2 - Caliban's War3 - Abaddon's Gate4 - Cibola Burn5 - Nemesis Games6 - Babylon's Ashes7 - Persepolis Rising8 - Tiamat's WrathREFERENCESStephen King (lecture): His Books, and Their OriginsTrailers:AnnihilationThe ExpanseJump ScareTested, Adam SavageCREDITSDigital Branch Manager, David LaCroneGraphic Designer, Levi HoffmeierEditing, Buddy Hanson and David LaCroneMusic, Franny Finstrom Clark
Transcribe →The Moral Compass: 2 Films w/Sidney Poitier
Jun 17, 202100:39:25Tap to summarizeBuddy 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) >
Transcribe →Health & Wellness Films with Guest Jeni Starr (Part Two)
May 3, 202100:40:23Tap to summarizeEnjoy 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 with life-threatening illness.FILMS - Buddy:• Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory, Michael Rossato-Bennett, 2014 (USA)A case study demonstrating the therapeutic power of music on elderly patients.Notes / Reference:• Freegal• Hoopla• Kanopy• KCPL: Calendar• KCPL: Health & Wellness Events• Music and Memory• Alive Inside CREDITS◦ Waldo Branch Manager, Jim Poplau◦ Digital Branch Manager, David LaCrone◦ Graphic Designer, Levi Hoffmeier◦ Editing, Buddy Hanson and David LaCrone◦ Music, Franny Finstrom ClarkView the transcript of this episode >
Transcribe →Health & Wellness Films with Guest Jeni Starr (Part One)
Apr 2, 202100:38:20Tap to summarizeBCFR 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 all body types. FILMS - Buddy:• Forks Over Knives, Lee Fulkerson, 2011 (USA)A study to explore the dramatic shift of serious health conditions through simple changes in diet.Notes / Reference:• Quinoa• Health At Every Size• Meals in Minutes• KCPL: Health & Wellness Events CREDITS◦ Waldo Branch Manager, Jim Poplau◦ Digital Branch Manager, David LaCrone◦ Graphic Designer, Levi Hoffmeier◦ Editing, Buddy Hanson and David LaCrone◦ Music, Franny Finstrom Clark
Transcribe →Guest Martin Howard from 'California Typewriter'
Jan 19, 202100:51:00Tap to summarizeTypewriter 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 assemblage sculpture• Rotten Tomatoes, film review• Telluride Film Festival, the venue where California Typewriter was first shown to the public• Sholes and Glidden typewriter, a rare and historically important typewriter• The Secret Life of Machines, British TV show about the history of household and office machinery• Connections, British TV show about the history and science of inventionCREDITS◦ Waldo – Branch Manager, Jim Poplau◦ Digital Branch Manager, David LaCrone◦ Graphic Designer, Levi Hoffmeier◦ Editing, Buddy Hanson and David LaCrone◦ Music, Franny Finstrom Clark◦ Recorded in Kansas City, Missouri, 2020
Transcribe →Scratch: The history of 'turntablism' and roots of hip hop music/culture
Nov 19, 202000:33:58Tap to summarizeOn 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 LaCrone◦ Graphic Designer, Levi Hoffmeier◦ Editing, Buddy Hanson and David LaCrone◦ Music, Franny Finstrom Clark
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