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Overdue Finds Episode 132: Top Five Documentaries

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Bryce and Caroline outline their top five documentary recommendations, as well as the many honourable mentions that you can access through the library. What documentaries exist that you never would have expected? What documentary topics are yet untapped? Listen in to find out! We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at podcast@epl.ca or follow us on social media and join the conversation via #EPLOverdueFinds

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Overdue Finds Episode 132: Top 5 Documentaries

https://overduefinds.libsyn.com/132-top-5-documentaries

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Listen to this episode of our podcast here. Subscribe on all major podcast platforms to automatically download new episodes. Listen to this episode of our podcast here. Subscribe on all major podcast platforms to automatically download new episodes. Show less

Overdue Finds Episode 35: 1969 Pop Culture Time Capsule

https://overduefinds.libsyn.com/35-1969-pop-culture-time-capsule

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Our first test of this episode format happened back in 2019 when our hosts explored all of the best media that came out in 1969. What other years full of great books, movies and music should we review? Our first test of this episode format happened back in 2019 when our hosts explored all of the best media that came out in 1969. What other years full of great books, movies and music should we review? Show less

Overdue Finds Episode 126: Top Five Favourite Books

https://overduefinds.libsyn.com/126-top-five-favourite-books

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Will Caroline unveil her picks in an ascending order in terms of her favourites, or in chronological order of when the books were published? The mystery! The intrigue! Will Caroline unveil her picks in an ascending order in terms of her favourites, or in chronological order of when the books were published? The mystery! The intrigue! Show less

Flickchart

https://www.flickchart.com/Splash.aspx?return=%2f

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Bryce recommends using this website to document and rank all of your favourite sports documentaries (and other favourite movies too). Bryce recommends using this website to document and rank all of your favourite sports documentaries (and other favourite movies too). Show less

Overdue Finds Episode 88: Sports Movies

https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1176606007_overdue_finds/1944808789_overdue_finds_episode_88_-_sports_movies

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If you are in the market for a good sports movie, check out the list of recommendations that Bryce, Caroline, and guest Anna Wallace created to go along with our Sports Movies episode. If you are in the market for a good sports movie, check out the list of recommendations that Bryce, Caroline, and guest Anna Wallace created to go along with our Sports Movies episode. Show less

Scream (2023)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17663992/

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This horror franchise has been going strong for nearly three decades now! The latest installment - technically Scream 6 - is on Caroline's to-watch list. This horror franchise has been going strong for nearly three decades now! The latest installment - technically Scream 6 - is on Caroline's to-watch list. Show less

Scream

Scream

DVD - 2022

Caroline's Overdue Find - This whole franchise, from the 1996 original to the 2022 reboot of the same name, is a fun ride full of self-referential humour about the slasher genre. Caroline's Overdue Find - This whole franchise, from the 1996 original to the 2022 reboot of the same name, is a fun ride full of self-referential humour about the slasher genre. Show less

Caroline's Overdue Find - This whole franchise, from the 1996 original to the 2022 reboot of the same name, is a fun ride full of self-referential humour about the slasher genre. Caroline's Overdue Find - This whole franchise, from the 1996 original to the 2022 reboot of the same name, is a fun ride full of self-referential humour about the slasher genre. Show less

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Scream

Scream

DVD - 2003

What's your favourite scary movie? Scream (1996) has characters that know and understand the rules of the slasher genre while still living in a world governed by them. Both funny and scary, this film is a nod to horror movie fans everywhere. What's your favourite scary movie? Scream (1996) has characters that know and understand the rules of the slasher genre while still living in a world governed by them. Both funny and scary, this film is a nod to horror movie fans everywhere. Show less

What's your favourite scary movie? Scream (1996) has characters that know and understand the rules of the slasher genre while still living in a world governed by them. Both funny and scary, this film is a nod to horror movie fans everywhere. What's your favourite scary movie? Scream (1996) has characters that know and understand the rules of the slasher genre while still living in a world governed by them. Both funny and scary, this film is a nod to horror movie fans everywhere. Show less

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The Babadook

The Babadook

DVD - 2014

Scream (2022) pokes fun at the trend of "prestige horror," which takes itself more seriously and seems to appeal more to film critics than prior...Show more Scream (2022) pokes fun at the trend of "prestige horror," which takes itself more seriously and seems to appeal more to film critics than prior eras of horror. The Babadook may appear more high-brow as a meditation about grief and loss, but to be fair it is also absolutely terrifying. Show less

Scream (2022) pokes fun at the trend of "prestige horror," which takes itself more seriously and seems to appeal more to film critics than prior...Show more Scream (2022) pokes fun at the trend of "prestige horror," which takes itself more seriously and seems to appeal more to film critics than prior eras of horror. The Babadook may appear more high-brow as a meditation about grief and loss, but to be fair it is also absolutely terrifying. Show less

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Scream

Scream

2

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Now that you know the rules of a typical slasher, it's time to learn the rules of the slasher sequel. Now that you know the rules of a typical slasher, it's time to learn the rules of the slasher sequel. Show less

Now that you know the rules of a typical slasher, it's time to learn the rules of the slasher sequel. Now that you know the rules of a typical slasher, it's time to learn the rules of the slasher sequel. Show less

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Scream 2

Scream 3

DVD - 2010

Not only does Scream 3 have its fun satirizing horror movie trilogies, it also might be the most early 2000s movie of all time given its choice of music, clothing, and hairstyles. Not only does Scream 3 have its fun satirizing horror movie trilogies, it also might be the most early 2000s movie of all time given its choice of music, clothing, and hairstyles. Show less

Not only does Scream 3 have its fun satirizing horror movie trilogies, it also might be the most early 2000s movie of all time given its choice of music, clothing, and hairstyles. Not only does Scream 3 have its fun satirizing horror movie trilogies, it also might be the most early 2000s movie of all time given its choice of music, clothing, and hairstyles. Show less

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Scre4m

Scre4m

DVD - 2011

As horror movie trends evolved, so too did the Scream franchise evolve to make fun of them. In particular, Scream 4 looks at the movie industry's sudden interest in remaking classics. As horror movie trends evolved, so too did the Scream franchise evolve to make fun of them. In particular, Scream 4 looks at the movie industry's sudden interest in remaking classics. Show less

As horror movie trends evolved, so too did the Scream franchise evolve to make fun of them. In particular, Scream 4 looks at the movie industry's sudden interest in remaking classics. As horror movie trends evolved, so too did the Scream franchise evolve to make fun of them. In particular, Scream 4 looks at the movie industry's sudden interest in remaking classics. Show less

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Moving in Stereo

Moving in Stereo

The Best of the Cars

by Cars (Musical group)

Streaming Music - 2016

Bryce's Overdue Find - Consider keeping things simple on your next road trip and listen to the Cars' single "Let's Go!" as you hit the road in your car. Bryce's Overdue Find - Consider keeping things simple on your next road trip and listen to the Cars' single "Let's Go!" as you hit the road in your car. Show less

Bryce's Overdue Find - Consider keeping things simple on your next road trip and listen to the Cars' single "Let's Go!" as you hit the road in your car. Bryce's Overdue Find - Consider keeping things simple on your next road trip and listen to the Cars' single "Let's Go!" as you hit the road in your car. Show less

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Helvetica

Helvetica

DVD - 2007

Deep diving into the world of type fonts seems like a strange idea until you realize that typography and graphic design are an integral part of our everyday life. What's so special about Helvetica? Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Deep diving into the world of type fonts seems like a strange idea until you realize that typography and graphic design are an integral part of our everyday life. What's so special about Helvetica? Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Show less

Deep diving into the world of type fonts seems like a strange idea until you realize that typography and graphic design are an integral part of our everyday life. What's so special about Helvetica? Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Deep diving into the world of type fonts seems like a strange idea until you realize that typography and graphic design are an integral part of our everyday life. What's so special about Helvetica? Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Show less

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Paris Is Burning

Paris Is Burning

DVD - 2020

Set in New York City in the 1980s, this documentary gives us an invaluable look into the origins of ballroom culture and vogue as an art form. Set in New York City in the 1980s, this documentary gives us an invaluable look into the origins of ballroom culture and vogue as an art form. Show less

Set in New York City in the 1980s, this documentary gives us an invaluable look into the origins of ballroom culture and vogue as an art form. Set in New York City in the 1980s, this documentary gives us an invaluable look into the origins of ballroom culture and vogue as an art form. Show less

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RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 2

DVD - 2011

Many aspects of ballroom (voguing) culture have become more prevalent in popular culture because of the popularity of RuPaul's Drag Race, a campy, glittery, over-the-top competition show that is on the lookout for the America's next drag superstar. Many aspects of ballroom (voguing) culture have become more prevalent in popular culture because of the popularity of RuPaul's Drag Race, a campy, glittery, over-the-top competition show that is on the lookout for the America's next drag superstar. Show less

Many aspects of ballroom (voguing) culture have become more prevalent in popular culture because of the popularity of RuPaul's Drag Race, a campy, glittery, over-the-top competition show that is on the lookout for the America's next drag superstar. Many aspects of ballroom (voguing) culture have become more prevalent in popular culture because of the popularity of RuPaul's Drag Race, a campy, glittery, over-the-top competition show that is on the lookout for the America's next drag superstar. Show less

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Bowling for Columbine

Bowling for Columbine

DVD - 2003

Director Michael Moore explores the United States' relationship with firearms through the lens of the Columbine High School shooting. Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Director Michael Moore explores the United States' relationship with firearms through the lens of the Columbine High School shooting. Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Show less

Director Michael Moore explores the United States' relationship with firearms through the lens of the Columbine High School shooting. Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Director Michael Moore explores the United States' relationship with firearms through the lens of the Columbine High School shooting. Also available for streaming on Kanopy. Show less

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Parallel Play

by Sloan (Musical group)

Music CD - 2008

Caroline reminisces that the band Sloan provided the unofficial soundtrack to her university frosh week. Caroline reminisces that the band Sloan provided the unofficial soundtrack to her university frosh week. Show less

Caroline reminisces that the band Sloan provided the unofficial soundtrack to her university frosh week. Caroline reminisces that the band Sloan provided the unofficial soundtrack to her university frosh week. Show less

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Star Wars

Episode II, Attack of the Clones

DVD - 2013

University student welcome committees had some strange decision to make in 2002. Caroline could have spent her university frosh week watching the likes of...Show more University student welcome committees had some strange decision to make in 2002. Caroline could have spent her university frosh week watching the likes of this film, but her school chose something significantly more somber (and significantly less sand-hating) for public screening instead. Also available on Blu-ray. Show less

University student welcome committees had some strange decision to make in 2002. Caroline could have spent her university frosh week watching the likes of...Show more University student welcome committees had some strange decision to make in 2002. Caroline could have spent her university frosh week watching the likes of this film, but her school chose something significantly more somber (and significantly less sand-hating) for public screening instead. Also available on Blu-ray. Show less

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Birth of a Family | National Film Board of Canada

https://www.nfb.ca/film/birth_of_a_family/

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Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben were forcibly removed from their mother during the Sixties Scoop. Decades later, the four are finally able to meet and...Show more Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben were forcibly removed from their mother during the Sixties Scoop. Decades later, the four are finally able to meet and begin to reckon with their family history. Caroline recommends this film centered on an important and tragic piece of Canadian history. Show less

NFB (National Film Board) Campus

https://www.nfb.ca/explore-all-films/?language=all_languages&stream_type=4

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Get access to almost 1000 films available on location at Edmonton Public Library branches. Get access to almost 1000 films available on location at Edmonton Public Library branches. Show less

The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War

DVD - 2017

Ken Burns has made many an amazing documentary, and Bryce recommends this exploration of the Vietnam War and its impact on America as his personal favourite. Also available on hoopla. Ken Burns has made many an amazing documentary, and Bryce recommends this exploration of the Vietnam War and its impact on America as his personal favourite. Also available on hoopla. Show less

Ken Burns has made many an amazing documentary, and Bryce recommends this exploration of the Vietnam War and its impact on America as his personal favourite. Also available on hoopla. Ken Burns has made many an amazing documentary, and Bryce recommends this exploration of the Vietnam War and its impact on America as his personal favourite. Also available on hoopla. Show less

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Baseball

Part 1, Our Game

Streaming Video - 1994

Remember how we were just talking about sports documentaries? Ken Burns takes a look at the history of the game, from its origins through to the 1990s, over the course of 10 episodes. Remember how we were just talking about sports documentaries? Ken Burns takes a look at the history of the game, from its origins through to the 1990s, over the course of 10 episodes. Show less

Remember how we were just talking about sports documentaries? Ken Burns takes a look at the history of the game, from its origins through to the 1990s, over the course of 10 episodes. Remember how we were just talking about sports documentaries? Ken Burns takes a look at the history of the game, from its origins through to the 1990s, over the course of 10 episodes. Show less

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Jazz

Jazz

A Film

DVD - 2000

This documentary explores the creation of Jazz music by African-American musicians in the 1890s. Also available on Hoopla. This documentary explores the creation of Jazz music by African-American musicians in the 1890s. Also available on Hoopla. Show less

This documentary explores the creation of Jazz music by African-American musicians in the 1890s. Also available on Hoopla. This documentary explores the creation of Jazz music by African-American musicians in the 1890s. Also available on Hoopla. Show less

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The U.S. and the Holocaust

The U.S. and the Holocaust

A History to Be Reckoned With

DVD - 2022

Podcast listeners can expect this documentary to come up in another episode soon. Also available for streaming via Alexander Street Press. Podcast listeners can expect this documentary to come up in another episode soon. Also available for streaming via Alexander Street Press. Show less

Podcast listeners can expect this documentary to come up in another episode soon. Also available for streaming via Alexander Street Press. Podcast listeners can expect this documentary to come up in another episode soon. Also available for streaming via Alexander Street Press. Show less

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