The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast
Welcome to The Film Library, a podcast from Kanopy for movie fans who want to dive just a little deeper. Hosted by Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (movie lover, collector, and social media creator), The Film Library is your guide to discovering the stories behind the movies you love and the hidden gems you haven’t met yet. Inspired by Kanopy’s themed collections, Kristy and Jeff shine a spotlight on unforgettable performances, cult classics, overlooked Oscar snubs, and timeless cinema moments that deserve your attention. Whether they’re breaking down a campy horror legend or raving about a scene-stealing supporting actor, their banter is thoughtful, hilarious, and refreshingly down to earth. No film degree required - just curiosity and a library card. With over 30,000 movies, documentaries, and TV shows available for free on Kanopy (no ads, no subscription, just your public or university library login), your next great watch is waiting. Subscribe to The Film Library wherever you get your podcasts and stream every title at kanopy.com.
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November 14, 2025 • 32 mins
Think film noir is all detectives and femme fatales? Think again. Kristy and Jeff trade daylight for streetlights as they slip into the smoky, shadowy world of Noirvember — a month-long celebration of crime, cynicism, and cinematic style. From doomed lovers to desperate antiheroes, this episode proves that in film noir, everyone’s guilty of something.
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October 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Think musicals are all jazz hands and happy endings? Think again. Kristy and Jeff pull back the curtain on movie musicals that hit every note — from campy cult sequels and chaotic rock operas to soulful folk tales and parody perfection. It’s a cinematic sing-along for anyone who’s ever belted out a showtune in the shower.
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October 10, 2025 • 33 mins
Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to horror? Think again. Kristy and Jeff open the crypt to explore some of Kanopy’s creepiest, most unforgettable scares — from haunted Airbnbs and cursed convents to zombie trains and demonic detectives. It’s a cinematic séance for the film-obsessed.
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October 3, 2025 • 35 mins
🍿 Why Animation Matters
Think animation is “just for kids”? Kristy and Jeff unpack why this medium often tells stories live action never could. Turning a dismembered hand into a hero, retelling true crime with emotional clarity, or weaving folklore into modern storytelling.
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September 12, 2025 • 28 mins
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, movie marathoner, and the guy who treats every underdog story like Game 7 of the World Series) are stepping onto the field for a deep dive into the wide world of sports movies. From boxing rings to BMX tracks, buzzer beaters to underdog triumphs, this episode celebrates the stories that make us cheer, cringe, and occasionally cry into our...
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August 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we dig into cinematic oddities, unforgettable characters, and genre gems that deserve a second look—no film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, movie marathoner, and lifelong believer that the truth is out there) face off in a genre showdown between monsters that crawl from the shadows and visitors ...
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July 25, 2025 • 41 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we dig into eye-opening documentaries, unforgettable characters, and stories so strange they have to be true—no film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, documentary junkie, and proud champion of VHS oddities) dive into the wild, weird, and deeply personal world of documentaries.
From baseball pitc...
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July 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we celebrate cinematic detours, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts - no film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, mixtape curator, and your pop culture pit stop concierge) are hitting the road, literally and cinematically, with an episode all about road trip movies.
From cross-country chaos to...
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June 27, 2025 • 36 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we dig up hidden gems, cult comedies, and laugh-out-loud classics — no film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film fan, VHS romantic, and proud meme connoisseur) dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedy.
From Buster Keaton’s silent-era stunts in Sherlock Jr. and a madcap treasure hunt in It...
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June 13, 2025 • 37 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we spotlight hidden gems, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts. No film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover and proud binge-watcher of all things bold and brilliant) celebrate Pride Month with a curated tour through Kanopy’s LGBTQ+ collection.
From chaotic bisexual comedies and queer rodeo rom...
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May 23, 2025 • 37 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we spotlight hidden gems, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts. No film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (true crime junkie and twist-ending evangelist) dive into the shadowy world of mysteries and thrillers.
From Jake Gyllenhaal’s chilling ambition in Nightcrawler to Nicolas Cage’s quiet heartbre...
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May 9, 2025 • 36 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we spotlight hidden gems, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts. No film degree required.
This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (horror devotee and movie-night traditionalist) take on Mother’s Day at the Movies, celebrating all the ways motherhood shows up on screen, from heartwarming to horrifying.
Kristy and Jeff swap picks f...
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April 25, 2025 • 29 mins
Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Library, a podcast from Kanopy where we explore great films, hidden gems, and must-watch classics—all available to stream free with your library card. In this kickoff episode, new hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (movie lover, collector, and social media creator) introduce themselves the only way true cinephiles can: by sharing five films that define their taste....
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April 25, 2025 • 36 mins
Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we celebrate incredible films, hidden gems, and iconic performances - all streaming free with your library card. This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film fanatic and Letterboxd completionist) dive into the theme of “Acting in April,” spotlighting legendary actors, jaw-dropping performances, and award snubs that still sting.
From...
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July 12, 2024 • 37 mins
This week The Film Library jumps into the shadowy world of film noir. Your hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson, are joined by the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic and chair of the National Society of Film Critics, Justin Chang. Together they unravel the intricate layers of this timeless genre.
From the raw, hard-boiled classics like "DOA" and "Detour" to the evocative international contributions seen in films like "Breathles...
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July 5, 2024 • 49 mins
This week hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson are joined by actor and filmmaker Alex Winter. Well known for his character-driven and emotional documentaries, Alex shares his journey from acting to NYU film student to acclaimed documentarian, dissecting the societal impact of technology on marginalized groups.
Alex discusses his pivotal works "Deep Web" and "The YouTube Effect," revealing how he adapts stories to serve their em...
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June 28, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode of The Film Library, hosts Daniel Thompson and Alonso Duralde talk with talented actor and director Josh Ruben to discuss his creative inspirations and the intentional social commentary in his horror projects, emphasizing the power of the outsider narrative.
Josh discusses his influences from the musical genius of Jerry Goldsmith along with Danny Elfman's iconic Catwoman theme from the Batman series, and how these t...
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June 21, 2024 • 39 mins
Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they sit down with filmmaker Cheryl Dunye, best known for her trailblazing film "The Watermelon Woman." As a graduate from Temple University, Cheryl sought to define her identity as a black lesbian in cinema, only to realize the glaring lack of representation. This realization fueled her to create a film that blends her passion for cinema, her personal identity, and her vibrant commu...
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June 14, 2024 • 35 mins
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Film Library where we examine the world of international cinema through the lens of acclaimed filmmaker Frances Lee. Join our hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they chat with the director behind "God's Own Country" and "Ammonite," and explore his passion for visual storytelling over dialogue—a hallmark of his favorite auteurs, Jacques Audiard and the Dardenne Brothers.
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June 7, 2024 • 52 mins
Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Film Library," presented by Kanopy. Your passion for film is about to meet its greatest ally - your library card.
Our first special guest - award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt - joins hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they dive into the Kanopy streaming service and explore how it’s revolutionizing access to diverse cinematic experiences. They also discuss the impact of streaming ...
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