October Podcast Spotlight: Horror Fiction

Podcast Highlight: October Horror

It’s the Scariest time of the year! These podcasts are sure to make you want to leave a light on before going to sleep and give you goosebumps galore!

Please note that these are not suitable for all ages and audiences. Please read any trigger warnings that may be in the Podcast notes before listening. 

NoSleep Podcast

Originally based off the stories from the Reddit r/nosleep forum, The Nosleep Podcast is 10 years strong.

With a myriad cast of characters, each episode is sure to cause hours of sleepless nights, wondering if the shape in the corner of your room was always there, or if its just a figment of your imagination. 

Please be advised that the stories range in ratings. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Magnus Archives

What would you do if you were faced with your worst fears, made reality? Thats what The Magnus archives aims to ask.

Jonathon Simms, the new Head Archivist at the Magnus Institute, reads and records statements of people who have experienced strange, odd, and paranormal activity.  But the deeper he delves into the mysteries that are brought to him, the more he discovers that there are more to these statements than meets the eye.

A full and completed series, the Magnus Archives is a truly terrifying horror fiction podcast that is not only scary but will make you ask: What are you really afraid of? 

Nightlight

A brand new horror podcast made by Black authors and performed by Black actors. This Horror anthology is on the rise as perhaps some of the most terrifying stories ever listened to. 

Each episode will showcase a different story by a different author, giving the listener a chance to explore authors that are often overshadowed. 

Knifepoint Horror

Written and Produced by Soren Narina, Knifepoint horror is truly a work of art. Pulling fears from your subconscious in new, terrifying and spooky ways, Soren provides  stories  to delight even the most avid horror enthusiast. 

Just don’t forget to sleep with a light on after you listen to the  Knifepoint Horror Podcast. 

Old Gods of Appalachia

” In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the oldest mountains in the world.” – OGA Summary

With old world charm and storytelling, Old Gods of Appalachia mixes real world events with fiction to create a truly chilling atmosphere. With an award winning soundscape design and a top notch written script, Old Gods is not to be missed. Trust us when we say that you will not be disappointed in listening to these chilling tales.  

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a true  horror fiction anthology classic.  Each episode features several creepy tales from incredibly talented authors,  professional voice actors, and accompanied by SFX and music.

Having started in 2016, this podcast has over 200 episodes and something for everyone to make their skin crawl. Not a podcast to be overlooked or missed this October. 

We do not own the podcasts, links, or podcast images posted here. 

Featured Library Spotlight: Best Live Channels to Follow on Youtube

Library Featured Spotlight: Best Live Channels to Follow on Youtube

We have searched for amazing Live Performance Channels on YouTube and thus have compiled a list of some we think are worth checking out. From our own personal favorites to some of the most popular! Click on the “Watch Here” to be taken to the channel. We also highlighted performances from each channel and hopefully, you will enjoy them!

NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Sofar Sounds

Pitchfork

BBCRadio1VEVO Live Lounge

Mahogany

Onstage 2.0

September Podcast Spotlight: Sci-fi

Podcast Highlight: Sceince Fiction

It’s September! This month we are going to showcase the a number of Science Fiction podcasts. From long form radio plays to discussions on your favorite science fiction writer, we have a bit of something for everyone. So grab a mug of your favorite warm drink and enjoy!

SciFi OnScreen Podcast

SciFi Onscreen Podcast takes an in depth look at Science Fiction, Horror, Comic book and Fantasy movies and their remakes. Breaking down the behind the scenes lore, decisions made my the creators, the plot and any of its holes, and so much more. 

It has over 150 Episodes and has some of your favorite books turned movies. This podcast is great for a third party look at movies and diving more into the world of sci-fi cinema. 

The Deca Tapes

An eight-part mystery podcast that will leave you wanting more. Mysterious Tapes have been found  made by ten different people locked in a strange facility together. Each have been given a role and set of instructions to follow. But where are they? Why are they there? What are the Deca Tapes? 

Mysterious, Thrilling and leaves you wanting more! A Great mix of writing, audio production and storytelling. 

Tanis

Currently in its 5th Season, Tanis is a science fiction mystery docudrama series. Narrated by Nic Silver, The series follows him on his quest into the dark web, the occult, and the obscure in search of answers pertaining to the myth of Tanis. What is it? What does it do? Who is willing to hide all traces of it? That is for you to listen and find out. 

Well researched, compelling,  mysterious and leaving you wanting more, Tanis is great for those who enjoy unraveling a mystery. 

The Message / Lif-e.af/ter

GE Podcast Theater and Panoply brings you two incredible audio dramas that are true masterpieces. Two standalone stories that will be leaving you wanting more. 

The Message is an 8 part series centered around Nicky Tomalin, a journalist who is following a top team of Cryptologists as they attempt to decode and understand a strange message sent from the far reaches of space. 

Lif-e.Af/ter is a 10 part series that follows Ross Barnes, an FBI clerk who recently lost his wife, Charlie. He spends most of his time listening to her voice from her old posts on social media. Or he does, until one day he gets a new message from her, and it sends him on a journey that will leave you asking this: In a world were we post, chat, save and spend most of our time online – are we ever really gone? When you live online, where do you spend eternity? 

Welcome to Night Vale

Presented as a Radio Show of the small  desert town of Night Vale, Welcome to Night Vale has been going strong since 2012. 

The world is just creepy, fantastical and cryptic enough to make you want to fall down the worm hole.  With a cast. ofmemorable characters, live shows, spin offs and almost 200 unique episodes, Welcome to Night Vale is certainly a must listen to those who enjoy Cryptids, mystery, the strange, outer-worldly and more. 

Marsfall

An audio drama about the first colonists to Mars – and how things are not what they seem. As they explore the red planet, the new discoveries they uncover only add more questions and mystery to the possibility that there is more to Mars than meets the eye. 

Currently with three seasons and a miniseries in the works, Marsfall is a gripping science fiction podcast that will have you on the edge of your seat. A great podcast for anyone who is more into the science in science fiction with a dash of mystery and thriller. 

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Featured Library Spotlight: DJ/Compiled Musics to Follow on the YouTube

Library Featured Spotlight: DJ/Compiled Musics to Follow on the Youtube

We have collected a variety of amazing different playlists on youtube. Our own personal favorite youtube playlists,  we think are too amazing to not share!!! 

Aesthetic Vibes | Future Funk / Vaporwave Mixtape

Turkish Disco and Funk on vinyl

Guest Mix: Psychedelic Cumbia with Krishna Villar

UK Jazz on Vinyl with Yemeksepeti Banabi

Kinissue - Sea Beams 🌊 [lofi hip hop/relaxing beats]

Seoul City BEAT [𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕] 서울 시티 하우스 Korean House Music

VF Live: Kirollus #5

Cami Layé Okún • Vinyl Set • Le Mellotron

Le Mellotron Bomba Tropical (Lucho Pacora) • 45rpm Vinyl Set • Le Mellotron

45 King Boiler Room NYC DJ Set

90's Underground Hip Hop - Rare Tracks (French Connection)

Cowboy Bebop OST Mix

Numero At Noonish w/ Rob Sevier (The Reggae Special)

Numero At Noonish w/ Stephen Arndt (The Moody Garage Special)

Funky Disco House 439 | OLDSCHOOL FUNKY DISCO HOUSE MASTERMIX BY JAYC | SET 3

City Girl | neon impasse [full album] ✨

City Girl | celestial angel

RAINING IN PARIS (Lofi HipHop)

RAINING IN KYOTO (Lofi HipHop)

NIGHTLAPSE - A Chill Synthwave Mix

Old School Reggaeton Mix | The Best of Old School Reggaeton by OSOCITY

Relaxing and Atmospheric Castlevania Music Compilation

Castlevania Music but Lofi hiphop beats Mix

90s Hip Hop but it's Lofi Remixed | Tupac, Notorius BIG, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Wu Tang Clan and Nas

August Podcast Spotlight: True Crime

Podcast Highlight: true crime

It’s August which means summer is winding down and schools will be starting up soon. No matter what you are doing – going on a hike, a road trip, or a walk to the store – here are some podcasts in the true crime genre that are both informative and chilling!

Dr. Death

A story about a charming surgeon named Christopher Duntsch, 33 patients and a system that failed to protect them.

It has since three seasons and the first season has been adapted into a mini series with a star studded cast. If you are interested in listening to the podcast and then watching the mini series – or vice versa- this is a great opportunity to do so!

Warning: Contains depictions of violence and malpractice. 

Over My Dead Body

From the same network that brings Dr. Death, This podcast is about what happens when people are pushed to their absolute limit.

The first season called Tally, dives into a case about a marriage thats deep foundational cracks cause a lot more damage than just a breakdown of a marriage.

The Second season looks into the strange and dangerous world of Joe Exotic and his feud that would eventually put him in jail. It requires a wondery subscription, but if you enjoy the first season, its worth the price. 

Warning: Contains depictions of violence.  

Root of Evil

A Look into one of the most infamous unsolved cases in history: The Murder of Elizabeth Short AKA The Black Dahlia. Hosted by two sisters whose great grandfather was George Hodel, the man many consider to be the prime suspect in the case. 

With never before heard archival footage and family testimonies, the sisters take a deep dive into their families history. 
A companion podcast to TNT’s I Am The Night, its a great addition if you are watching the series or want to learn more about the case. 

Warning: Contains depictions of violence, violence against women and mutilation. 

My Favorite Murder

One of the most popular True Crime Comedy Podcasts out there. Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark take their love of true crime with their coping mechanism of comedy to a podcast that hits on a myriad of topics. From mental health to recipes while still discussing the worst of humanity, these two women bring a little light to a very dark topic. 

Warning: As a True Crime Podcast, there are depictions of violence, assault, drug use and more. Please be mindful when listening. 

Darknet Diaries

This podcast intersects technology and true crime. It looks into the seedy side of the cyber world, interviewing hackers, security checkers, and professional analysts, and going in-depth into how some of these cyber criminals are able to disrupt the world in such a profound way with just a click of some keys. 

Hosted by Jack Rhysider, This podcast is well researched, interesting, and different than any true crime podcast you will hear. Great for someone who is more interested in the darker parts of the internet and technology.

Unresolved

Having started back in 2015, this incredibly informative, well written, well edited podcast shines a light on the crimes that are still don’t have an outcome – yet. 

Host Micheal Whelan goes into delightful detail into mysteries – disappearances, murders, and unexplained phenomena –  and tries to uncover why these stories are still unresolved. 

Warning: This is a true crime podcast where depictions of violence and assault are discussed. Please be mindful when listening. 

We do not own the movie trailers or movie posters posted here.

Featured Library Spotlight: Musical Documentaries / Biopics

Library Featured Spotlight: Music Documentaries, Biopics and Live Performances

Music festival season is in full swing! We have missed them just as much as you have. If your favorite festival has been canceled this year or can’t go see them in person, we have found some live performances that will make you feel like you are right there!

We also have found some Biopic’s and Music Documentaries for those of you who want to know a bit more behind the scenes knowledge of your favorite musician or band. 

Monterey Pop

On a beautiful June weekend in 1967, at the beginning of the Summer of Love, the Monterey International Pop Festival roared forward, capturing a decade’s spirit and ushering in a new era of rock and roll.

Monterey featured career-making performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding, but they were just a few of the performers in a wildly diverse lineup that included Simon and Garfunkel, the Mamas and the Papas, the Who, the Byrds, Hugh Masekela, and the extraordinary Ravi Shankar.

With his characteristic verite style–and a camera crew that included the likes of Albert Maysles and Richard Leacock–D. A. Pennebaker captured it all, immortalizing moments that have become legend: Pete Townshend smashing his guitar, Jimi Hendrix burning his, Mama Cass watching Janis Joplin’s performance in awe.

A Hard Day's Night

Meet the Beatles! Just one month after they exploded onto the U.S. scene with their Ed Sullivan Show appearance, John, Paul, George, and Ringo began working on a project that would bring their revolutionary talent to the big screen, earning them a 1965 BAFTA nomination for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles.

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT, in which the bandmates play cheeky comic versions of themselves, captured the astonishing moment when they officially became the singular, irreverent idols of their generation and changed music forever.

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Story and Screenplay – Written Directly for the Screen, Scoring of Music – Adaptation or Treatment) and a Grammy (Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media).

Woodstock: 3 Days that Changed Everything

Even now Woodstock has deep, lasting meaning. Its mix of music, culture and idealism resonates across the years. It gave youth a voice, changing the music business and social movements forever. Its legacy is strong half a century later. Get inside the story with host Mark Goodman, Ritchie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, John Sebastian, organizer Michael Lang, and Woodstock historian Wade Lawrence.

Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened

The history of the Fyre Music Festival, from its creation through its unraveling. The Fyre Festival was billed as a luxury music experience on a posh private island, but failed spectacularly in the hands of a cocky entrepreneur. 

The Doors Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1968)

Live at the Hollywood Bowl is the third official live album by the American rock band the Doors, released in May 1987 by Elektra Records. The concert was recorded on July 5, 1968, at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the Doors’ hometown

Summer of Soul

Over the course of six weeks during the summer of 1969, thousands of people attend the Harlem Cultural Festival to celebrate Black history, culture, music and fashion.

Featured Collections: What’s New: eVideos

Library Featured Collections: eVideos

We have a lot of new items here in the Library! Below are just a sample of the new collection – all new eVideos! Visit the Library Website and Koha [add link here] to see what else is new and available for you to enjoy! 

A Man Escaped

In a film based on the writings of French Resistance fighter and POW André Devigny, Fontaine (François Leterrier) is being held by the Nazis at Fort Montluc. When he gets word that he’s scheduled for execution, Fontaine channels his energy into hatching a plan to break out. His plan is interrupted when he is assigned a new roommate. Fontaine grudgingly brings the newcomer in on the escape effort, which involves homespun weapons and an intricate knowledge of the layout of the prison itself.

Close Up

The true story of Hossain Sabzian, a cinephile who impersonated the director Mohsen Makhmalbaf to convince a family they would star in his so-called new film.

David Lynch: The Art Life

The life and career of iconic director David Lynch are explored in more than 20 conversations recorded with him at his home.

Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity and Stereotypes

The documentary traces the fascinating journey of three comic creators who challenge the notion of race, appearance, and gender stereotypes through cartoons, comics and cosplay. Featuring Keith Knight, Vishavjit Singh and Eileen Alden.

Three Colors Blue

 In the devastating first film of the Three colors trilogy, Juliette Binoche gives a tour de force performance as Julie, a woman reeling from the tragic death of her husband and young daughter. But Blue is more than just a blistering study of grief; it’s also a tale of liberation, as Julie attempts to free herself from the past while confronting truths about the life of her late husband, a composer. Shot in sapphire tones by Sławomir Idziak, and set to an extraordinary operatic score by Zbigniew Preisner, Blue is an overwhelming sensory experience.

The Vanishing

A young man embarks on an obsessive search for the girlfriend who mysteriously disappeared while the couple were taking a sunny vacation trip, and his three-year investigation draws the attention of her abductor, a mild-mannered professor with a clinically diabolical mind.. An unorthodox love story and a truly unsettling thriller, Dutch filmmaker George Sluizer’s The Vanishing unfolds with meticulous intensity, leading to an unforgettable finale that has unnerved audiences around the world..

M (1931)

A simple, haunting musical phrase whistled offscreen tells us that a young girl will be killed. “Who Is the murderer?” pleads a nearby placard as serial killer Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre) closes in on little Elsie Beckmann . . . In his harrowing masterwork M, Fritz Lang merges trenchant social commentary with chilling suspense, creating a panorama of private madness and public hysteria that to this day remains the blueprint for the psychological thriller.

Faces Places: A Road Trip with Legendary Filmmaker Agnes Varda and Photographer J.R.

89-year old Agnes Varda, one of the leading figures of the French New Wave, and acclaimed 33 year-old French photographer and muralist JR teamed up to co-direct this enchanting documentary/road movie. Kindred spirits, Varda and JR share a lifelong passion for images and how they are created, displayed and shared. Together they travel around the villages of France in JR’s photo truck meeting locals, learning their stories and producing epic-size portraits of them. The photos are prominently displayed on houses, barns, storefronts and trains revealing the humanity in their subjects, and themselves. FACES PLACES documents these heart-warming encounters as well as the unlikely, tender friendship they formed along the way. 

Eyes without a Face

At his secluded chateau in the French countryside, a brilliant, obsessive doctor (Pierre Brasseur) attempts a radical plastic surgery to restore the beauty of his daughter’s disfigured countenance, at a horrifying price. Eyes without a face, directed by the supremely talented Georges Franju, is rare in horror cinema for its odd mixture of the ghastly and the lyrical, and it has been a major influence on the genre in the decades since its release. There are images here, of terror, of gore, of inexplicable beauty, that once seen are never forgotten.

LAFS Library Summer Break Script Fest

Lafs Library Summer Break script fest

This summer break come check out some classic and amazing scripts in our Library’s Catalog. You don’t want to miss these amazing scripts!

 
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Scripts

Kubo and the Two Strings

A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

Hereditary

A grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences.

Jurassic Park

A pragmatic paleontologist visiting an almost complete theme park is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park’s cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

Lovecraft County

A young African-American travels across the U.S. in the 1950s in search of his missing father. 

500 Days of Summer

An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman who doesn’t believe true love exists, and the young man who falls for her.

Jaws

When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.

Full List

Here is a list of our Summer Scripts in Koha.
Click the title to be taken to the script. While you are there – check out everything else we have to offer! You won’t regret it!

Celebrate Pride Month with LAFS Library

Pride Month
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Come celebrate with us by checking out our collection of LGBT+ scripts in our Library’s Catalog. You don’t want to miss these amazing scripts!

 
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LGBTQ+ Scripts

Pose

In the New York of the late 80s and early 90s, this is a story of ball culture and the gay and trans community, the raging AIDS crisis and capitalism.

Moonlight

A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.

The Half of It

When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn’t expect to become his friend – or fall for his crush.

Love, Simon

Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he’s gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity.

The Prom

A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.

My Own Private Idaho

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.

Call me by Your Name

In 1980s Italy, romance blossoms between a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father’s research assistant.

A Fantastic Woman

Marina, a transgender woman who works as a waitress and moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend.

LGBT RESOURCE

Visit https://lalgbtcenter.org/ to find amazing resources provided by the Los Angeles LGBT Center. They provide Health Services, Social Services & Housing, Culture & Education, Leadership, and Advocacy programs!

We do not own the movie trailers or movie posters posted here. 

Library Resources for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2021

Asian American / Pacific Island Heritage Month 2021

~ Resources ~

We want to take the time to celebrate and highlight the achievements from those in our community who identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander. Their contributions to the entertainment industry are far reaching and numerous, and often overlooked. Here are some recent movies and highlighted films, events, podcast and webinars that showcase and broadcast their achievements. 

Watch Films & Shows

Minari

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

The Farewell

Billi’s family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch — the only person that doesn’t know she only has a few weeks to live.

Crazy Rich Asians 

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse — Nick’s disapproving mother.

Tigertail

Written, Directed and Produced by Alan Yang, Tigertail tells the story of how years of monotonous work and a loveless marriage turns a once vibrant man into a shell of his former self.

Events and More!

Standing Against Racism in the Time of COVID: A Conversation on Activism

Thursday: May 6th 

Listen to asian Enough

By the Los Angeles Times

Sixth Year of Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series Opens with Stirring Discussion on Black and Asian Solidarity

Watch this Webinar: Filipinx Artists

What can people and organizations do to combat escalating acts of racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans? Join the Asia Society Texas Center and Asia Society Southern California to learn what immediate and long-term changes are possible.  joined by Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Dr. Russell Jeung, Georgia State Rep. Bee Nguyen, Compassion in Oakland co-founder Katrina Ramos, and CNN anchor Amara Walker.

From the Los Angeles Times, “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — the joys, the complications and everything in between. In each episode, hosts Jen Yamato, Johana Bhuiyan, Tracy Brown and Suhauna Hussain of the Times invite special guests to share personal stories and unpack identity on their own terms. They explore the vast diaspora across cultures, backgrounds and generations, and try to expand the ways in which being Asian American is defined.

 On October 8th, 2020, three inspirational women leaders came together to explore the depth of Black and Asian American Pacific Islander experiences and how, as a community, we can overcome racial and prejudicial conflict to create a just, bright and equitable future together.

Watch this Webinar with three Filipinx artists from across the United States. New York-based artist Jeanne F. Jalandoni, Houston-based artist and community organizer Matt Manalo, and San Francisco-based artist Charlene Tan take this time to look at their practices and what has changed their perspectives during lockdown in a conversation with Bridget Bray

Resources

We have experienced an unprecedented amount of violence directed towards the AAIP Community. Below is a link to resources ranging from no profits, to legal help and community outreach for those in need.

Southern California AAIP Resources
Florida AAIP Resources
Asian and Asian American Resources

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