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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/

If you would like to reach out to the show, email: podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line 5MFF
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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 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 KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 Murder- (1954) dir. Alfred Hitchcock The Godfather pt 1&2 - (1972,1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola Equilibrium - (2002) dir. Kurt Wimmer Stop Making Sense - (1984) dir. Johnathan Demme Pi - (1998) dir. Darren Aronofsky 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 Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 you on the movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 Murder- (1954) dir. Alfred Hitchcock The Godfather pt 1&2 - (1972,1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola Equilibrium - (2002) dir. Kurt Wimmer Stop Making Sense - (1984) dir. Johnathan Demme Pi - (1998) dir. Darren Aronofsky & Family Friendly Films: Jack Frost - (1954) dir. Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr. The Last Unicorn - (1982) dir. Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr. Ella Enchanted - (2004) dir. Tom Haver Labyrinth - (1986) dir. Jim Henson The Dark Crystal - (1982) dir. Jim Henson, Frank Oz 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 Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 episode. The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 episode. The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
Sizzle Reel - December

Sizzle Reel - December

2025-12-0805:36

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 the Body Snatchers - (1978) dir. Philip Kaufman Under Siege - (1992) dir. Andrew Davis Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - (2022) dir. Eric Appel The Apartment - (1960) dir. Billy Wilder I Love You, Man - (2009) dir. John Hamburg 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 Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 movies covered in this episode. The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 episode. The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
Sizzle Reel - November

Sizzle Reel - November

2025-11-0504:18

  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 your library. Recommendations in this episode: The Confession - (1970) dir. Costas-Gavras The Fountain - (2006) dir. Darren Aronofsky Apollo 11 - (2019) dir. Todd Douglas Miller Clue - (1985) dir. Johnathan Lynn This is Spinal Tap - (1984)dir. Rob Reiner The First Wives Club - (1996)dir. Hugh Wilson Beastmaster - (1982) dir. Don Cascarelli Ronin - (1998) dir. John Frankenheimer. The movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
*100th Episode*

*100th Episode*

2025-10-1533:03

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 EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 this episode can be found on KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 this episode can be found on KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
"Emma" and "Clueless"

"Emma" and "Clueless"

2025-08-1321:48

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 episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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 movies covered in this episode can be found on Hoopla and KanopyThanks for joining us!This podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma Attend a Spark a Change EventIf you would like to reach out to us with any questions or comments please email us atpodcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.orgFor more information about Pioneer Library System visit https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
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