Checkout Cinema 011: One Film After Another (ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, 2025)
Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! This week, we were joined by our editor and producer Darrell Winfree to discuss ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025).Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER released to nearly universal critical acclaim. The film, based on Thomas Pynchon's book Vineland, follows a former revolutionary named Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) who must rescue his daughter (Chase Infiniti) from a corrupt military official (Sean Penn).It sounds like a simple action movie, but this film is so much more than that! Darrell, Janine, and Amelia share their thoughts on the film and its complex characters, as well as the music and composition. Support your local library!
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Checkout Cinema 010: Very Important Picture Patron (LONESOME, 1928)
Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! This week, we're watching a film that sits on the border of the sound and silent eras: LONESOME (1928). Originally intended to be a silent film, LONESOME had the misfortune (or luck?) to come out right after THE JAZZ SINGER (1927) wowed picture patrons with sync sound musical scenes. In order to keep up with the demand for "talkies," studios everywhere found a way to shoehorn talking scenes into silent. Director Paul Fejos was behind the silent scenes, which stun with beautiful stencil coloring, superimpositions, split screens, and more. Listen as we discuss the interesting history of this film as well as its cute romantic story! Shout-out to Darrell Winfree for editing this podcast. Support your local library!
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Checkout Cinema 009: Good Cloths (SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, 1952)
Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! This week, it's a very special episode where Amelia invited Janine to review her favorite film of all time: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952).Starring legends Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor, this classic musical has captivated audiences for over 70 years. Join us as we discuss what makes this movie so special, from the choreography, to the music, to the acting. There's a reason why this film inspired Amelia to have a lifetime love of movies.Shout-out to Darrell Winfree for editing this podcast. Support your local library!
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Checkout Cinema BONUS 002: Thank Your Projectionist
Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! This week, it's our second bonus episode, where we stretch our movie legs to talk about some recent watches. Janine watched quite a few films stretching across genres, including SUPERMAN (2025), THE PEOPLE'S JOKER (2022), THELMA AND LOUISE (1991), and JACKIE BROWN (1997). She also discussed watching OPPENHEIMER (2023) on 70mm in Nashville years ago. Amelia caught IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000) at Central Cinema. There's also a brief mention of MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007), which Amelia declined to discuss. Some 2000s films are masterpieces, like IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, but other films are better left in the 2000s.Be sure to tune in for our next episode where we discuss Amelia's favorite film of all time: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952). Shout-out to Darrell Winfree for editing this podcast. Support your local library!
Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! Hosts Amelia and Janine both watched ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953), a classic romantic comedy directed by William Wyler and starring the talented and beautiful actors Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.Like what you hear? Follow us @Checkout_Cinema on Instagram for more content. Want to argue with us about movies? Follow us on Letterboxd: Amy Grindhouse and honeyedlife. Thank you to DarrelI Winfree for editing this episode. Support your local library!
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