Checkout Cinema

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Amelia Winburne and Janine Winfree watch movies from the library.

  1. 1 day ago

    Checkout Cinema 016: Americar (PLAY MISTY FOR ME, 1971)

    Happy birthday Clint Eastwood! On this episode of Checkout Cinema, we checked out a copy of PLAY MISTY FOR ME (1971), a psychological drama about obsessive listener Evelyn Draper (Jessica Walter) and the target of her limerance, radio DJ Dave Garver (Clint Eastwood). We also briefly discuss UNFORGIVEN (1991) and other Eastwood films we've watched. You won't want to miss this one! Thanks to Darrell for editing this episode. Support your local library!

    48 min

  2. 20 May

    Checkout Cinema 015: Mutually Assured Destruction (WUTHERING HEIGHTS, 2026)

    Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! In this episode, we discuss "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" (2026), Emerald Fennell's reinterpretation of the Emily Brontë novel starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. While some celebrated this film for its heightened sexual tension between the leads, we found the exploration of this psychosexual relationship to fall flat. We also discuss some recently watched films like HAROLD AND MAUDE (1971) and UMA MUSUME: PRETTY DERBY - BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA (2024). We apologize for the gap in uploads. We had some computer issues preventing editing and uploading, but we recorded several episodes regardless meaning you'll be getting a lot more Checkout content coming your way! Thanks to Darrell Winfree for editing this episode. Support your local library!

    1hr 7min

  3. 11 Mar ·  Bonus

    Checkout Cinema BONUS 003: Movie Making Factory

    It's Oscars season baby! 2025 had some great films, and it's time to pick the best of the best (well, from the local perspective). Amelia and Janine discuss the Oscars and the nomination process before diving into the most anticipated category: Best Picture. There are ten films nominated, so there's a lot of ground to cover! Janine and Amelia didn't watch all of the films on the list, but that has almost never stopped them from having an opinion. We have our clear front runners for the winner... what's your favorite film of 2025? Did we miss any films we should have checked out? Let us know! P.S. Darrell's computer died so Janine had to edit this one. Sorry for the lack of cool sound effects. ---- 00:00 Intro / Oscars discussion 5:52 What makes a "best picture?" 10:04: Bugonia (Yorgos Lanthimos) 12:52 F1 (Joseph Kosinski) 14:52 Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) 19:20 Hamnet (Chloé Zhao) 22:45 Marty Supreme (Josh Safdie) 29:10 One Battle After Another (Paul Thomas Anderson) - Be sure to listen to our episode on it for our full thoughts! 30:30 The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonça Filho) 33:14 Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier) 36:24 Sinners (Ryan Coogler) 44:50 Train Dreams (Clint Bentley) 51:00 Outro

    52 min

  4. 29 Jan

    Checkout Cinema 014: Chekov's Gazpacho (WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, 1988)

    Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! This week we're discussing our first foreign films: Pedro Almodóvar's WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (1988) starring Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, and Julieta Serrano. This absurdist dark comedy follows actress Peppa (Maura), a woman determined to understand why her lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) has abandoned her with little explanation. In her frantic search to track Ivan down before he skips town, her story twists with those around her, including her friend's terrorists troubles and Ivan's past relationships coming to light. Almodóvar brings light and color to the screen in a way that truly brings these women's bombastic personalities and stories to life, making this film a real treat to experience. Read Elvira Lindo's essay on the film here: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4438-women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-a-sweet-new-style Thanks to Darrell Winfree for editing this episode. Support your local library!

    1hr 21min

  5. 31/12/2025

    Checkout Cinema 013: Hot and Insufferable (WHEN HARRY MET SALLY..., 1989)

    Thanks for listening to Checkout Cinema, a podcast where two librarians check out movies! This episode, we watched WHEN HARRY MET SALLY... (1989), directed by Robert Reiner and starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as the titular characters. Arguably the blueprint for all romantic comedies, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY explores the time old question: can men and women be friends? The always-opinionated Harry argues it's impossible, but soon a true friendship with Sally blooms and grows into something more. What a better way to close out the old year and ring in the new year than with this film with its classic NYE scenes! Plus, it's one of Janine's all-time favorites. Watch the iconic diner scene here: https://youtu.be/J_lEs4FYkhs Thanks to Darrell Winfree for editing this episode. Support your local library!

    1hr 25min

  6. 05/11/2025

    Checkout Cinema 012: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962)

    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 TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962), which we all saw on 16mm. Directed by Robert Mulligan, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD stars Gregory Peck in his most celebrated role: Atticus Finch, an attorney in the Jim Crow South. Based on the book by Harper Lee, the film is told from the perspective of Scout (Mary Badham), a six-year-old girl. The film follows Atticus as he defends a Black man unjustly accused of sexually assaulting a white woman. Celebrated as one of the best films of all time, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is one of Darrell's favorites -- which is why we all decided to check this one out! Support your local library!

    1hr 1min

  7. 09/10/2025

    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!

    50 min

  8. 17/09/2025

    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!

    54 min
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Amelia Winburne and Janine Winfree watch movies from the library.

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  • Creator
    honeyedlife
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © honeyedlife
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    Checkout Cinema