Podcast appearances and mentions of jim laczkowski

ALRIGHT, YA HOSERS, GRAB YOUR PLAID TRAPPER HAT, YOUR MOOSEHEAD, AND YOUR BIGGEST BOWL OF POUTINE – WE'RE CHECKING OUT SOME CANADIAN HORROR MOVIES!   You can't talk about the greatest horror and exploitation films of the ‘70s and ‘80s without including our neighbors to the North. Canadian horror – or canuxploitation – is a broad subject that covers several subgenres, so Gabe and returning guest Jim Laczkowski have limited their scope to four favorites that don't include David Cronenberg or Bob Clark: Alan Ormsb & Jeff Gillen's Deranged (1974), Peter Carter's Rituals (aka: The Creeper, 1977), Murray Markowitz's I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses (1978), and Sandor Stern's Pin (1988).   00:00 – Intro (What is canuxploitation?)  09:52 – Deranged 28:45 – Rituals  55:22 – I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses 1:12:32 – Pin 1:34:56 – Outro and recommendations  

Nick welcomes musician, filmmaker, and podcast host Jim Laczkowski to That Show... to discuss his love for Saturday Night Live and how he became hooked on the show during the early days thanks to Steve Martin. Jim shares his appreciation for the weirder, more offbeat sketches, WTF moments, and—of course—anything involving cats. As Nick and Jim count down Jim's five favorite sketches of all time, you'll hear the hilarious work of Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, Chris Farley, Dana Carvey, Molly Shannon, Kenan Thompson, and others. And yes, cats make an appearance—whether they're shooting lasers from their mouths or driving cars. It's a fun conversation and a cool look back at some of the most bizarre and hilarious moments in SNL history. [Ep 118]

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of Directors Club and Angela Fabbrini as we throw our tenth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas in our yearly tradition. Time Tracks: 0:00 - GOING IN STYLE (1979) 32:20 - BLUE THUNDER (1983) 54:46 - SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA (1988) 1:16:36 - DEADLY OUTLAW REKKA (2002) 1:47:32 - WHIPLASH (2014)

If you need further evidence that every movie ever released into theaters has at least a handful of sincere fans, here's an episode on the second Poltergeist sequel. Big thanks to returning guest and podcast producer Jim Laczkowski for this amusing episode! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at patreon.com/scottEweinberg. Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: bit.ly/3WZiLFk. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.    Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those Effin' Birds.com, the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds.       

Talkin' Yorgos Lanthimos' new film with Jim Laczkowski

THE FIRST PODCAST ABOUT MOVIES THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT'S A PODCAST ABOUT MOVIES!!   Gabe (looks directly into camera): This is a podcast about making podcasts. The podcasters are also acknowledging you, the listener, directly. Yeah, you, Derek. Oh, and the fabric of the podcast is also haunting us and maybe killing you. And by you, I mean Derek. Anyway, join me and returning guest Jim Laczkowski as we look at the phenomenon of meta horror movies. We initially planned on covering José Mojica Marins' Hallucinations in a Deranged Mind (1978), Lucio Fulci's Cat in the Brain (1990), Julian Richards' The Last Horror Movie (2003), and Prano Bailey-Bond's Censor (2021), but the discussion ended up requiring comparisons to Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994), Dario Argento's Tenebrae (1982), and David Cronenberg's Videodrome (1983), and many more. 00:00 – Intro 07:01 – Hallucinations in a Deranged Mind, plus a primer on José Mojica Marins/Coffin Joe 18:56 – Cat in the Brain, plus a primer on Lucio Fulci 31:59 – Comparing Hallucinations in a Deranged Mind, Cat in the Brain, New Nightmare, and Tenebrae (plus Videodrome, Scream [1996], and the other Nightmare on Elm Street movies) 54:41 – The Last Horror Movie, plus Man Bites Dog (1992) 1:11:19 – Censor, plus a primer on the Video Nasties phenomenon 1:41:44 – Outro If you are in a position to make the world a better place, please consider the following fundraisers: Campus Encampment Bail Funds (school by school links): https://campusbailfunds.com/ Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-relief Anera Gaza Aid: https://www.anera.org/where-we-work/palestine/gaza/ Donations 4 Abortions (state by state abortion funds): https://donations4abortion.com/

This week, Tripp and Ross bring on a third wheel to discuss the competing story lines of Go. It's Jim Laczkowski, from the "Director's Club" podcast. Along the way, these three gentlemen take apart all the different threads of the film, along with discussing streaming services with advertisements and the legacy of Quentin Tarantino. "Director's Club" Podcast "5 Years" Substack Powered by Riverside.fm Theme Music by Jonworthymusic

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of Voices & Visions as we throw our ninth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparently sponsored by TUBI as several films can be found there. The films this year include MADAM SATAN (1930), TO SLEEP WITH ANGER (1990), DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991), DOGGIEWOGGIEZ! POOCHIEWOOCHIEZ! (2012), and SPRING (2015). Plenty of fun is had. Some big swings are taken. Listen to hear if they pay off. Play along and see if you can guess who gave what to whom. Time Tracks: 0:00 - MADAM SATAN (1930) 33:30 - TO SLEEP WITH ANGER (1990) 1:00:15 - DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991) 1:30:15 - DOGGIEWOGGIEZ! POOCHIEWOOCHIEZ! (2012) 1:46:00 - SPRING (2014)

We're joined by podcaster (Director's Club podcast), JIM LACZKOWSKI, for his chosen topic, "Fathers and Sons", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2000's "Frequency". Then, Billy Ray and Jim add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on Patreon, visit: www.patreon.com/incineratorpod Follow us on Twitter - @moviemixtpod Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-mixtapes/id1547221829?uo=4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by the Santa Claus of the subconscious, Jim Laczkowski of Director's Club, to dive into the world of Kathryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS. 0:00 - STRANGE DAYS 1:10:09 - Next Movie and Outro

YEAH, PUSH IT! PUSH IT REAL GOOD! WITH YOUR MIND, THOUGH, NOT YOUR HANDS.   It's mind over matter as Gabe and returning guest Jim Laczkowski take a look at more movies about the potential power of the human brain. This time, we're focusing on something a little less esoteric than Existential State Manipulation: telekinesis. But we're not covering the big names – no Carrie, no superhero movies, no Star Wars, not even Zapped. Instead, we're talking about Jack Gold's The Medusa Touch (1978), Roland Emmerich's Making Contact (aka: Joey, 1985), Pierre David's Scanner Cop (1994), and Yeon Sang-ho's Psychokinesis (Korean: Yeom-lyeok, 2018). Prepare to be in awe of how badly we butcher Korean names!   Did you know I also started a Patreon? Learn all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/GenreGrinder 00:00 – Intro 06:45 – The Medusa Touch 24:23 – Making Contact 43:44 – Scanner Cop 1:08:11 – Psychokinesis 1:28:37 – Outro   If you are in a position to make the world a better place, please consider the following fundraisers: Dallas Hope Charities (LGBTQ+ homeless youth charity): https://secure.givelively.org/donate/dallas-hope-charities Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/ Atlanta Solidarity Fund: https://atlsolidarity.org/ Donations 4 Abortions (state by state abortion funds): https://donations4abortion.com/funds-by-state  

Jim Laczkowsi (Director's Club podcast) returns for Peter Strickland's beguiling psychological romance in The Duke of Burgundy. Together we discuss Strickland's place in 2010s films, how the film compares to the more approachable 50 Shades of Grey films, comparing this relationship to that in 2015's Carol and monogamy  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support

Film critic and Now Playing Network head honcho Jim Laczkowski joins Collin & Kerry to talk about the underrated Chevy Chase comedy "Funny Farm" (1988), which also stars Madolyn Smith Osborne, as a couple who buy a dream home in a town populated by deranged, drunken lunatics. Why didn't this film catch on back in the day? Is this Chevy Chase's best film? Why do people wear Christmas wreaths around their necks in this film? All this, plus another STACKED Blu-ray Gift Exchange.  Films covered on the Blu-ray Gift Exchange: Releases from Paramount and Criterion.  Warner Bros: A Good Person Creed III Superman 5 Film Collection Warner Archive: Border Incident Clash By Night Courtship of Eddie's Father Hey There, It's Yogi Bear! King Solomon's Mines The Boy With Green Hair Looney Tunes: Collector's Choice Vol. 1

Talkin' Ari Aster's new film with Jim Laczkowski

Hosts Bill Ackerman and Jim Laczkowski were asked to talk with two filmmakers about their latest work - both of which has received awards consideration and acclaim. First up, Jim speaks with Lukas Dhont about his coming-of-age tale CLOSE which is opening on February 3rd here in Chicago. Then, Bill had the opportunity to interview Mia Hansen-Løve about her latest drama ONE FINE MORNING. Incredibly grateful to both directors for taking the time to talk with us. 00:00 - 02:39 - Intro 02:40 - 16:45 - Jim's Interview With Lukas Dhont (CLOSE) 16:46 - 43:43 - Bill's Interview With Mia Hansen-Løve (ONE FINE MORNING) Order Tickets In Advance For Close (Chicago):  https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/close Order Tickets For One Fine Morning (NYC): https://www.filmlinc.org/films/one-fine-morning

I wanted to post a clip of the 2022 Overhated Recap on the normal podcast feeds, but of course that would have been too easy. Instead of that I roped show producers Erik Childress and Jim Laczkowski into sitting down to discuss some predictions. Specifically, which movies we expect to get savaged by the critics and/or ignored by large audiences in the upcoming year. Then we glued a clip of the Recap episode onto the end there. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottEweinberg  

It's the most wonderful time of the beginning of the year! The title of this episode says it all and I'm so grateful to my two guests for joining me for this epic reflection on the film year that was 2022! Now I'll be going back to 1993 for February's retrospective episode so until then enjoy 6 hours of nerding out. Also please be sure to check out the two new podcasts soon to be added to the Now Playing Network! Thank you so much for listening to a yearly tradition that is always a complete joy! 00:00 - 22:50 - Intro / General Thoughts 22:51 - 01:07:33 - Ancillary Awards 01:07:34 - 02:17:55 - Honorable Mentions 02:17:56 - 04:16:10 - #10-#6 04:16:11 - 05:54:23 - Top 5 Films Of 2022 05:54:24 - 06:03:43 - Outro _______ Feelin Film Podcast: https://linktr.ee/FeelinFilm We Doing Filmographies: https://linktr.ee/wedoingfilmographies Uptown Song Club: https://link.chtbl.com/uptown Bill Ackerman's List: https://auteuristtrap.blogspot.com/2022/12/2022-40-favorites.html Jim Laczkowski's List: https://letterboxd.com/jimlaczkowski/list/2022-ranked Brad Strauss' List: https://letterboxd.com/brads/list/year-by-year-2022-ranked

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini of Where the Long Tail Ends and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparently sponsored by TUBI as several films can be found there. The films this year include THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956), THE GREEN RAY (1985), VAMPIRE'S KISS (1989), DEF BY TEMPTATION (1990), and BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) (2014). Plenty of fun is had. Some subtle insinuations, and perhaps wild accusations, about who we think were our Secret Santas are dropped. Play along and see if you can guess right. Time Tracks: THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956): 0:00 to 33:04 THE GREEN RAY (1985): 33:04 to 1:13:52 VAMPIRE'S KISS (1989): 1:13:52 to 1:38:30 DEF BY TEMPTATION (1990): 1:38:30 to 2:06:12 BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) (2014): 2:06:12 to End

We welcome Jim Laczkowski (Director's Club podcast) for 2011's Take Shelter! Together we discuss the ending, Jeff Nichols' thoughtful portrayal of mental illness and dream sequences in film --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exitingthroughthe2010s/message

Normally something like this would be a bonus episode, but this is a special exception. As Erik wrote: Sergio Mims, our noted film scholar and friend, was well on his way to becoming “King Commentary” with all his official contributions to Blu-rays for Kino, Vinegar Syndrome and others. During the pandemic at the peak of lockdown, Collin Souter of Christmas Movies Actually, suggested that our good friend record one for Disney's controversial 1940 film, Song of the South. Sergio did not hesitate and delivered something for his friends. Some of them are here to again pay brief tribute to the man who was a regular part of the Movie Madness podcast. Jim Laczkowski is joined by both Collin and the Movie Madness host, Erik Childress, to introduce this track that can now be experienced by everyone. Whether you have a version of the film to sync up with or not it doesn't matter, because you can just sit back and soak in the words of a film lover who left us way too soon. Stay tuned for one more official episode around Thanksgiving followed by another upcoming contribution by guest co-host Bill Ackerman! 0:00 – A Tribute To Sergio Mims by Erik Childress, Jim Laczkowski & Collin Souter 16:43 – Instructions To Cue Up Commentary 17:36 – Song Of The South Commentary By Sergio Mims Be sure to also check out Collin's CMA tribute to Sergio feat. clips here: http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmoviesactually/episode68  

Sergio Mims, our noted film scholar and friend, was well on his way to becoming “King Commentary” with all his official contributions to Blu-rays for Kino, Vinegar Syndrome and others. During the pandemic at the peak of lockdown, Collin Souter of Christmas Movies Actually, suggested that our good friend record one for Disney's controversial 1940 film, Song of the South. Sergio did not hesitate and delivered something for his friends. Some of them are here to again pay brief tribute to the man who was a regular part of the Movie Madness podcast. Erik Childress is joined by both Collin and the Director's Club host, Jim Laczkowski, to introduce this track that can now be experienced by everyone. Whether you have a version of the film to sync up with or not it doesn't matter, because you can just sit back and soak in the words of a film lover who left us way too soon. 0:00 – A Tribute To Sergio Mims by Erik Childress, Jim Laczkowski & Collin Souter 16:43 – Instructions To Cue Up Commentary 17:36 – Song Of The South Commentary By Sergio Mims

Greetings starfighter! Join Robert, Nat, and Cody, with special guest Jim Laczkowski of Directors Club Podcast as we defend the frontier against Xur and the Kodan Armada by watching THE LAST STARFIGHTER and reminiscing about 1984. Time tracks: THE LAST STARFIGHTER Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:50 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:50 to End

Kerry and Collin are joined by Directors Club host and Now Playing Network head honcho, Jim Laczkowski, to talk about the Rudoolph the Red-nosed Reindeer spin-off, "Prancer" (1989). Does the main character belong on the "nice list" or the "naughty list"? Is a child ever too young to climb onto a roof to install Christmas lights? What exactly are floribundas? Also, "We Just Say Book," the Blu-ray Gift Exchange and a surprise song at the very end. 

DON A BIG, BLINKY SCI-FI HELMET, DIVE INTO THE NEAREST SENSORY DEPRIVATION TANK, AND GIRD YOURSELF FOR A TRIPLE-FEATURE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL BEND THE MIND AND REALITY WITH IT!   What if you could change your physical form with the power of your mind? What if you knew a guy that could alter reality with his dreams? What if you could record your life and death to a virtual reality cassette tape? Worry not, dear friends, because, this month, Gabe and returning guest Jim Laczkowski of the Director's Club Podcast watched three movies that will answer these and many more questions – Ken Russell's Altered States (1980), David Loxton & Fred Barzy's Lathe of Heaven (1980), and Douglas Trumbull's Brainstorm (1983). Then Gabe found a cool sounding phrase to describe the whole thing: Existential State Manipulation. It only ended up applying to two of the movies, but just go with it, alright? Cool.   00:00 – Intro 06:32 – Altered States 43:03 – Lathe of Heaven 1:12:52 – Brainstorm 1:41:07 – Outro   Please consider donating to the following charities/fundraisers if you have any spare cash: Equality Texas (trans youth resources): https://www.equalitytexas.org/ North Texas Giving Day Trans Kids and Families: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/transkidsandfamiliesoftexas Alight (Afghan refugee fund for the MPLS/SP area): https://wearealight1857.ac-page.com/alight-welcome-home-landing-pg International Rescue Committee Ukraine Crisis Action: https://www.rescue.org/article/ukraine-russia-crisis-what-happening

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This year is our wildest one yet. The films include THE MODERNS (1988), KINJITE: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992), TERRI (2011), and THE KID DETECTIVE (2020). Be prepared for some of the hottest takes ever. Plenty of fun is had. Some subtle insinuations, and perhaps wild accusations, about who we think were our Secret Santas are dropped. Play along and see if you can guess right. Time Tracks: THE MODERNS (1988): 0:00 to 42:35 KINJITE: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS (1989): 42:35 to 1:05:37 THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992): 1:05:37 to 1:34:50 TERRI (2011): 1:34:50 to 1:53:26 THE KID DETECTIVE (2020): 1:53:26 to End

Directed by Lisa Gottlieb, Just One of the Guys (1985) stars Joyce Hyser as Terry Griffith, a reporter for her school paper who feels she's being discriminated against by her teacher when it comes to a potential summer internship at the Sun-Tribune.  In order to prove that she has what it takes she goes undercover as a teenage boy.Rahne Alexander and Jim Laczkowski join Mike to discuss the film and other genderswap movies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Directed by Lisa Gottlieb, Just One of the Guys (1985) stars Joyce Hyser as Terry Griffith, a reporter for her school paper who feels she's being discriminated against by her teacher when it comes to a potential summer internship at the Sun-Tribune.  In order to prove that she has what it takes she goes undercover as a teenage boy. Rahne Alexander and Jim Laczkowski join Mike to discuss the film and other genderswap movies.

Talkin' Leos Carax's new film with Jim Laczkowski

ALIEN INVADERS, MIND-ALTERING SPACE SLUGS & BLACK MAGIC MADMEN ARE COMING TO STEAL YOUR CORPOREAL FORM & USE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER! Welcome back for a more typical episode of Genre Grinder. Gabe’s finally done talking about SOV horror movies and is joined by Now Playing Network & Director’s Club co-host Jim Laczkowski to take a long, very nearly complete look at Body Snatcher Movies. Specifically, science fiction – or at least sci-fi adjacent – movies that feature usually alien, sometimes human, and almost always malevolent entities that possess human bodies, stealing identities, and/or creating automaton doppelgängers (pod people, robots, zombies, et cetera).  Given the scope of the discussion this time around, the discussion has been loosely broken down into an introduction and four categories (note that we cover more than the movies listed and the time spent on each movie varies): 00:00 – Intro: Invaders from Mars (1953), literature & television 14:08 – Part 1, The Official Invasion of the Body Snatchers Canon: Don Siegel’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Philip Kaufman’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Abel Ferrara’s Body Snatchers (1993), and Oliver Hirschbiegel’s The Invasion (2007).  54:02 – Part 2, Invasion of the Body Snatchers Successors and the Unofficial Representatives of Each Decade: John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982), Larry Cohen’s The Stuff (1985), Robert Rodriguez’ The Faculty (1998), Edgar Wright’s The World’s End (2013), and Jordan Peele’s Get Out (2017). 1:16:12 – Part 3, Alien Slug Parasite Movies: Bruno VeSota’s The Brain Eaters (1958), Fred Dekker’s Night of the Creeps (1986), Stuart Orme’s The Puppet Masters (1994), Lawrence Kasdan’s Dreamcatcher (2003), and James Gunn’s Slither (2006), including Gene Fowler Jr.’s I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958). 1:47:43 – Part 4, Unique Variants and Final Thoughts: Hajime Sato’s Goke the Body Snatcher from Hell (1968), Gary Sherman’s Dead and Buried (1981), and everything else.   If you are in a position to make the world a better place, please consider the following fundraisers: Minnesota Freedom Fund Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition American Nurses Foundation’s Coronavirus Response Fund  

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our sixth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their Secret Santa. This year's films include THE BLACK CAT (1934), THE HOT ROCK (1972), THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973), BREAKING NEWS (2004), and PRIMER (2004). Time Tracks: THE BLACK CAT (1934): 0:00 to 27:28 THE HOT ROCK (1972): 27:28 to 44:58 THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973): 44:58 to 59:53 BREAKING NEWS (2004): 59:53 to 1:16:12 PRIMER (2004): 1:16:12 to 1:45:54 NEXT FILM & OUTRO: 1:45:54 to End

It's cold, meat is carved and you're thankful it exists. That's all the justification we need for a special Thanksgiving episode of Tracks of the Damned where Patrick & Jim sat down and did an impromptu, research-free commentary track for The Evil Dead. You may not get to be with your family this year but sit down next to the hearth (don't forget the screaming claymation Necronomicon) and warm your bones with us and Bruce Campbell. That ain't cranberry sauce! Ash gets the stuffing beaten out of him. And a third Thanksgiving joke. 0:00 - 2:43 - Intro 2:44 - 1:30:39 - Commentary 1:30:40 - 1:43:07 - Outro

Jim Laczkowski of The Director's Club sits down with me again, and we talk about a very dramatic episode...about deep grief and deep possibility. With a customarily galvanizing guest performance by Brad Dourif as the "Hannibal Lecter" of this particular Silence of the Lambs pastiche. Jim and I talk about Dourif and we also talk about the "fridging" of Fox Mulder; in an episode that at last gives Gillian Anderson center stage - and she is most definitely up to the task, delivering a strong, poignant performance. It's an excellent episode, and a very good talk. Dig in. Subscribe to The Erix Antoine Network on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2AzQd3F3yfQ_kdoOM9Y_A Follow The Erix Antoine Network on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErixAntoineNet Follow Erix Antoine on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/ErixAntoine/ Follow Jim Laczkowski on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/nowplayingjim/ Also check out the Now Playing podcast network - http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/ And, if you only listen to one podcast out of their selection, make it The Director's Club - http://www.directorsclubpodcast.com/ If you'd like to be invited to the Discord chatroom, send an email, with your discord handle to: ErixAntoineNet.xfiles@gmail.com

Jim Laczkowski of The Director's Club joins me this week to discuss "Ice," which is a classic X-Files episode that owes more than a tip of the hat to John Carpenter's The Thing. Are those establishing shots of the research base actually from The Thing? Did it have to be Kenny Banya that greeted Mulder & Scully at the hangar in Alaska? Think Xander Berkley is the bad guy? Think again. Anyway... There's a lot of great stuff going on in this episode: a genuinely tense atmosphere throughout, accentuated by Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny doing some of their best acting to date in the series. Jim and I discuss all that and it's a good talk. Dig in. Subscribe to The Erix Antoine Network on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2AzQd3F3yfQ_kdoOM9Y_A Follow The Erix Antoine Network on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErixAntoineNet Follow Erix Antoine on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/ErixAntoine/ Follow Jim Laczkowski on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/nowplayingjim/ Also check out the Now Playing podcast network - http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/ And, if you only listen to one podcast out of their selection, make it The Director's Club - http://www.directorsclubpodcast.com/

For over 20 years, Erik Childress joined Nick Digilio on WGN Radio to talk and review movies. After his show was unceremoniously canceled this September, the movie review segment that was a staple on Chicago radio went as well. But now, following up on requests from fans, Erik and Steve Prokopy return to keep its memory alive; a segment once populated with the likes of Christmas Movies Actually host, Collin Souter, for nearly two decades and even the Now Playing Network founder, Jim Laczkowski. It’s a longstanding tradition that the Movie Madness Podcast now hopes to resurrect and they have picked a week that includes the latest from Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, Robert Zemeckis, Sofia Coppola and, of course, they talk the return of Borat and get into Rudy Giuliani’s pants. Some great recommendations on this show and we hope to continue to bring you more.

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Jim Laczkowski of the for a trip down Neil Young's HUMAN HIGHWAY. As a bonus, we discuss TENET. Time Tracks: HUMAN HIGHWAY Discussion: 0:00 to 41:51 TENET Discussion: 41:51to 52:25 Next Film and Outro:52:25 to End

In a career spanning more than sixty years, Italian musician and composer, Ennio Morricone became one of the most prominent and influential film artists of the twentieth century. Morricone’s early collaborations with filmmaker Sergio Leone would define the Italian Spaghetti western and redefine the sonic textures associated with the western genre. Morricone would serve a significant role in facilitating the transition from classical to modern cinema by implementing post-war avant-garde musical techniques to composing for the screen and embracing an aesthetics of impermanence.On the sixth of July earlier this year, Morricone passed away at the age of 91 with his self-authored obituary reading, “I, Ennio Morricone, am dead!”. In the spirit of Morricone’s many musical “selves”, this compilation samples from the varied discography of film scores with each piece accompanied by individual reflections which consider Morricone’s artistic practice and work in terms of their own personal sphere. Guests include: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Jim Laczkowski, Zach Layton, Gary Sargenson, John Cribbs, Christopher Funderburg, KHLOARIS, Psycho Gnostic, Gabe Powers, etc.

Special guest Jim Laczkowski stops by to talk about the movie everyone is mooooing over FIRST COW. This will not be the only cow pun.

Today, The Kicking the Seat Podcast and Cole Rush of The Quill to Live talk hard in a “Late Screening” look at Pump Up the Volume!Allan Moyle’s seminal high-school-angst drama turns thirty this month, so Ian has enlisted the help of his millennial correspondent to examine the relevance of pirate radio DJ’s, academic conspiracies, and awkward depictions of students acting wild.This was one of the most influential films of Ian’s life, and getting a fresh perspective made him more than a bit nervous!Also, Ian recommends Jim Laczkowski’s two-part interview with Pump Up the Volume writer/director Allan Moyle, and plugs his own recent appearances on the Spoiler Room and You’ll Probably Agree podcasts! Episode 571 is bigger than a baby’s arm!Show Guide:You Ever Get the Feeling…?: 0:00 - 0:28Intro Music: 0:280 - 0:44Intro: 0:44 - 5:12Pump Up the Volume Trailer: 5:12 - 7:54Pump Up the Volume Discussion: 7:54 - 59:24Outro Music: 59:24 - 59:40Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

WELCOME! YOU’VE GOT MAIL! AND A SPECIAL DELIVERY OF E-FEAR! Enter the Matrix! Or, rather, what early ‘90s Hollywood thought virtual reality would look like, before movies like The Matrix offered a more nuanced alternative. Gabe and special guest, Now Playing Network head honcho Jim Laczkowski, take a look at Techno Horror. More specifically, Techno Horror movies about haunted and evil computers, video games, and internets. They begin with Michael Fischa’s filmed in the early ‘80s, released in the late ‘80s possessed electronic gym classic, Death Spa. Then, the discussion moves on to a, um, unique 1993 double-feature in Albert Pyun’s Arcade and Rachel Talalay’s Ghost in the Machine. Things end on a more somber and serious note with Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s fantastically melancholic Pulse (Japanese: Kairo, 2001) and a quick wrap-up of some other Techno Horror titles. 00:00 – Intro 05:01 – Death Spa 24:25 – Arcade 42:00 – Ghost in the Machine 1:08:23 – Pulse 1:36:10 – Outros

Here's some real truth for you: every time your neighbor is loud and annoys you through the walls, what they are doing is making a deposit. It's a deposit in your "be as loud and obnoxious as you want guilt-free" bank. You don't have to feel guilty about shouting at the TV while watching The Americans or for stomping around as you dance. When neighbors are aspiring DJ's that's the world telling you: don't worry about being polite all the time. It is in that spirit that on the latest episode of Tracks of the Damned, the horror film commentary track podcast, host Patrick welcomes not only Jim Laczkowski of the Director's Club Podcast but also his downstairs neighbors, who played loud gabber music through the whole episode. The more the merrier, it's a party when you watch Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, Paramount's celebration of the return of Jason Voorhees and one of the all-time great horror-comedy slashers. Patrick and Jim watch the fan favorite and ask the big questions, like: What kind of horror in-jokes are acceptable? What Universal Horror movies inspired writer/director Tom McLoughlin? And what's the best Friday the 13th and Edgar Allan Poe-inspired way to murder your rude neighbors if you live in Chicago? All this and more on the latest episode of Tracks of the Damned! Cro-nen-berg it! And check out Jim's fundraising request a song here! 0:00 - 6:38 - Intro 6:39 - 1:31:25 - Commentary 1:31:26 - 1:39:20 Outro

On episode TWO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT of The Purrrcast, Sara and Steven welcome musician, songwriter, and podcaster Jim Laczkowski to chat about cats! We talk about his kitty (Lucy), the emotional intelligence of cats, we do impressions of our cats, and more! The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats. The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: www.exactlyrightmedia.com/the-purrrcast Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.com If you shop on Amazon be sure to click this link and we'll get a small kickback. Thanks for the support: http://www.amazon.com?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepurr-20 - COVID-19 FAQs - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/faq.html Follow Jim: https://twitter.com/nowplayingjim https://www.instagram.com/nowplayingjim/ http://directorsclubpodcast.com https://gardenonatrampoline.bandcamp.com/ http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/ Links Of Interest @ekekekkekkek Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ekekekkekkek/ The Catnip Dispensary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCatnipDispensary Follow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcast Follow Sara Iyer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraanjuliiyer Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/ Check out Sara Iyer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/saraiyer Listen to Sara's Weezer podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weezer-has-turned-and-left-us-here Listen to Sara's Don Bluth podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-bluth-the-whole-bluth-and-nothing-but-the-bluth Follow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris Check out Steven's new podcast, See Jurassic Right: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/see-jurassic-right/id1239538917?mt=2 Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer: https://thesaxelnaiad.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.com Part of the Exactly Right podcast network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally published in October of 2016, this Hallow’s Eve, the Film Jive tomb is re-opened with another creaking cacophony of murderous disharmony and echoes of the fantastique with the “Soundtrack of Terror Vol. II”. Film Jive contributors Simone Barros, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope welcome fellow trick or treaters; Bill Ackerman, Regina Barry, Philip Brubaker, Rooney Elmi, Veronica Fitzpatrick, Kurtiss Hare, Lee Howard, Dr. Russ Hunter, Jim Laczkowski, Michelle Clifford, Alison Lang, Jasper Lee, C.J. Lines, Michael Mackenzie, Patrick Ripoll, Fanta Sylla, Tenebrous Kate, and Patrick K. Walsh to assemble a revolving playlist of blood-stained sounds that will leave your ears in a severed state. So audiophiles, sit back (but remain upright) and allow the most horrific sounds of cinema to disquiet your nerves. Happy Halloween!

Originally published in August of 2016, Zach Betonte and Simone Barros are joined by Jim Laczkowski, host of the Director’s Club and Voices and Visions podcasts to discuss Charlie Kaufman’s “Synecdoche, New York” originally released in 2008. The discussion considers Kaufman’s use of filmic space and architecture, the emotional effect of viewing a character’s ongoing crisis of self and question whether the film is of the meta-realist or magical-realist tradition.

James and Zach challenge special guests Jim Laczkowski and Corey Pierce to a game of “Name That Trailer!”, then lie their little butts off in a quick round of the CRL classic game Movie Bluff. Follow Jim: Director’s Club Podcast – Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Corey: Twitter – Letterboxd Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter Follow James: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we’ve never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL...

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of and as we take a look at the our personal favorite films and best of the 2010s. There are unexpected overlaps, the usual suspects, and at least one jaw dropper of a selection. Sprinkled throughout are some of our favorite musical moments from film from the last decade too. We know you have time. Give us a play or Download the episode. Also, feel free to let us know your top 10 best of the 2010s by at skiespocast@gmail.com which will be read on a future episode.

We are joined by film critic and host of The Director's Club and Voices & Visions, Jim Laczkowski, to talk about the 1978 bank heist thriller, "The Silent Partner." Can it really replace "Die Hard" as the go-to R-rated thriller to watch every year? We also check in with each other on how self isolation has been going and Kerry talks about "Carmen Jones" (1954), "King of New York" (1990) and "The African Queen" (1951) for the "We Just Say Book" segment. Stay a SAFE little Jesus, everyone. (PS - the Elliot Gould movie I was trying to think of is, in fact, "Over The Brooklyn Bridge.")

Talkin' Pixar's new film with Jim Laczkowski

IT’S THE END OF AN ERA! JOIN US AS WE LOOK BACK ON THE BEST HORROR MOVIES OF THE 2010S WITH...20/20 VISION! BET YOU HADN’T HEARD THAT JOKE YET! It was a heck of a decade and Gabe has gathered all of his friends (and co-hosts) together to discuss the very best horror movies released between 2010 and 2019. In part one, he is joined by Tracks of the Damned’s Patrick Ripoll and Voices + Visions’ Jim Laczkowski (recorded separately) to decide what defined 2010s horror and what made each of these films so great. This is the first of THREE podcasts on the subject, so stay tuned in two weeks for more with Patrick and lists by Luana Saitta of Monster Island Commentaries, Betsy Jorgensen of Your Favorite Monsters, my girlfriend Kristine Fisher, and maybe even Tyler Foster. 00:00 – Intro: What characterized 2010 horror with Patrick 23:17 – Jim’s top 301:26:45 – Part 1 of Patrick’s top 25 Hear Patrick talk exclusively about Scream 4 on Tracks of the Damned: http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/tracksofthedamned/s1e17

It's time for a new take on a director previously covered by the Director's Club.  We won't keep you in suspense - It's Brian De Palma Redux!  Former DC host, Jim Laczkowski reprises his role in the spirited debate on the career of one of our more controversial subjects.  We'll cover such horror staples as "Carrie" and "Dressed to Kill" as well as contrast him to another director who may have influenced him just a bit.  We won't forget early favorites like "Phantom of the Paradise" or mainstream hits like "The Untouchables" and "Mission Impossible".  Love him or hate him, we hope you enjoy our Brian De Palma Blow Out!    (Get your Top Ten Film selections for our annual Top Films episode by sending them to "directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com" by January 3, 2020!) [8:37] "Hi Mom!" [27:05] "Phantom of the Paradise" ("Rockin' The Paradise", Styx) [38:38] "Carrie" ("Disco Inferno", The Trammps) [53:35] "The Fury" [1:00:38] "Sisters" ("Double Vision", Foreigner) [1:13:00] "Obsession" ("Obsession", Animotion) [1:18:44] "Dressed to Kill" ("Pick Up the Knife", Dan Baird) [1:38:40] Blow Out (theme from movie, by PinoDonaggio) [1:54:44] "Body Double" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, "Relax") [2:06:31] "Scarface" ("Push It To The Limit", Paul Engemann) [2:17:30] "Carlito's Way" ("Wanted Man", Ratt) [2:27:21] "The Untouchables" ("The Untouchables Theme", Ennio Morricone) [2:35:32] "Casualties of War" ("Beware of Darkness", George Harrison) [2:48:02] "Bonfire of the Vanities" ("Eat the Rich", Aerosmith) [2:55:04] "Mission Impossible" ("Mission Impossible Theme", Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.) [3:00:11] "Snake Eyes - Sound of The Crowd (Human League) [3:06:15] "Raising Cain" ("Adam Raised a Cain", Bruce Springsteen) [3:13:04] "Femme Fatale" ("Femme Fatale", Velvet Underground and Nico)

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our fifth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. We're extra tricky this year in hiding who the Secret Santas were. And extra eclectic with the films including EXPERIMENT IN TERROR, THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE, LET THE BULLETS FLY, THE LOVE WITCH, and SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. Time tracks: EXPERIMENT IN TERROR 0:00 to 0:32:09 THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE 0:32:09 to 0:59:05 LET THE BULLETS FLY 0:59:05 to 1:17:22 THE LOVE WITCH 1:17:22 to 1:43:01 SORRY TO BOTHER YOU 1:43:01 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Jim Laczkowski of the for a look at one of the hoariest tropes in science fiction, the disembodied brain. We look at two extremes of the genre with 1953's DONOVAN'S BRAIN and 1983's THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS. Time Tracks: DONOVAN'S BRAIN Discussion: 0:00 to 39:18 THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS Discussion: 39:18 to 1:17:34 Next Film and Outro:1:17:34 to End

Gabe and Now Playing Network head honcho Jim Laczkowski – who you may remember from Director’s Club Podcast and Voices & Visions, among others – take a deep dive into the soul-crushing world of Nuclear Panic Movies. Again, this subject is too broad for a single podcast, so we’ve broken the discussion down to a series of movies released at the height of ‘80s Cold War paranoia between 1983 and 1988. Jim sets the stage by filling Gabe in on a couple ‘60s entries – Fredric Gadette’s This is Not a Test (1962) and Ray Milland Panic in Year Zero! (1962) – then they dig in, like atomic radiation tearing its way through flesh, bone, and marrow. Subject matter includes Nicholas Meyer’s The Day After (1983), Mick Jackson’s Threads (1984), Lynne Littman’s Testament (1983, #52FilmsByWomen), Edward Zwick’s Special Bulletin(1983), Fred Barzyk’s Countdown to Looking Glass (1984), Mori Masaki’s Barefoot Gen (1983; Gabe also quickly discusses the legacy of Hiroshima/Nagasaki-themed movies), Jimmy T. Murakami’s When the Wind Blows (1986), Steve De Jarnatt’s Miracle Mile (1988), and John Duigan’s One Night Stand (1984). Gabe closes things out with a quick mention of Konstantin Lopushansky’s Dead Man’s Letters (1986), which is otherwise dense enough to fill an entire podcast on its own. Follow along with this handy Letterboxd list (ranked by release date): https://letterboxd.com/gabepowers/list/nuclear-panic-movies-of-the-80s/ Tune in next month when Gabe and Tracks of the Damned’s Patrick Ripoll cram every single slasher movie released in the year 1981. Do our homework along with us by watching all of the films on this Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/gabepowers/list/1981-slasher-movies/

Gabe describes the European phenomenon of comic and pulp-based super criminals/villains to his most special guest, Kristine Fisher, who happens to be his significant other (she also knows a lot about silent comedies, but that’s not particularly helpful for her here). The planned guest didn’t plan out, so she’s doing her best to keep him on topic and help him pronounce all the scary foreign names. Hopefully she (and you) learn a little something along the way. Super criminals and villains are a surprisingly broad subject, even when we stick to European iterations, so this podcast is mostly limited to serials from the silent era and mid-1960s. Specifically, we cover Louis Feuillade’s Fantômas (1913) and Les Vampires (1915), Fritz Lang’s Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), André Hunebelle’s Fantômas (1964), and Italian fumetti neri adaptations, including Mario Bava’s Danger: Diabolik (1968), Umberto Lenzi’s Kriminal (1966), and Piero Vivarelli’s Mister X (aka: Avenger X, 1967) and Satanik (1968). For a more complete list of Euro-villain movies, see this letterboxd.com compilation list: https://letterboxd.com/gabepowers/list/european-comic-book-pulp-villains-live-action/ For a preview of next month’s podcast with Now Playing Network mastermind Jim Laczkowski, check out this list: https://letterboxd.com/gabepowers/list/nuclear-scare-fiction/ Musical clips this episode include: “Dr. Mabuse” by Propaganda “Dr. Mabuse” by Blue Systems/Systems in Blue“Deep Deep Down” by Ennio Morricone & Christy “Dr. Mabuse” remix by Blue Talking Please let me know if any of the clips are too loud – I’ve been trying to make sure volume levels are consistent across various listening devices, despite the compression inherent in the MP3 format – and visit us at genregrinder.com.

Zach and James are joined by special guest Jim Laczkowski, creator of the Now Playing Podcast Network, to discuss Jordan Peele’s latest horror/thriller/mystery film Us – and then play some movie games of old and new. Follow Jim: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter Follow James: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we’ve never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL watch it and discuss it on a future...

Robert and John kick off the podcast starting with issue #20 of The Saga of the Swamp Thing entitled "Loose Ends". Reader this episode: John Bierly Original music: Jim Laczkowski of http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/ Logo: Nat Almirall of http://wherethelongtailends.com/  

https://tinyurl.com/1989retro PART TWO: Cross-posted with Director’s Club as well. You can follow the list from 1989 that we cover linked above. Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics were first falling in love with movies. The mid-80s informed a lot of our taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be favorites and least favorites from a particular year. Joined once again by Erik Childress and Collin Souter we return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski. We started with 1985 and plan to do this yearly tradition all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from FIELD OF DREAMS to DO THE RIGHT THING and everything in between (HEATHERS, BATMAN, THE BURBS, ALWAYS, GLORY, etc). Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk LISTEN TO ME and DREAM A LITTLE DREAM too. A show so big, six hours had to split into two parts. At the end of Part Two we list our favorite films of 1989. Thank you so much for supporting the show and listening to Part Two! Erik’s 1989 List Jim’s 1989 List Collin’s 1989 List

  https://tinyurl.com/1989retro PART TWO: Cross-posted with Voices & Visions as well. You can follow the list from 1989 that we cover linked above. Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics were first falling in love with movies. The mid-80s informed a lot of our taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be favorites and least favorites from a particular year. Joined once again by Erik Childress and Collin Souter we return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski. We started with 1985 and plan to do this yearly tradition all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from FIELD OF DREAMS to DO THE RIGHT THING and everything in between (HEATHERS, BATMAN, THE BURBS, ALWAYS, GLORY, etc). Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk LISTEN TO ME and DREAM A LITTLE DREAM too. A show so big, six hours had to split into two parts. At the end of Part Two we list our favorite films of 1989. Thank you so much for supporting the show and listening to Part Two! Erik’s 1989 List Jim’s 1989 List Collin’s 1989 List  

https://tinyurl.com/1989retro PART ONE: Cross-posted with Director's Club as well. You can follow the list from 1989 that we cover linked above. Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics were first falling in love with movies. The mid-80s informed a lot of our taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be favorites and least favorites from a particular year. Joined once again by Erik Childress and Collin Souter we return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski. We started with 1985 and plan to do this yearly tradition all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from FIELD OF DREAMS to DO THE RIGHT THING and everything in between (HEATHERS, BATMAN, THE BURBS, ALWAYS, GLORY, etc). Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk LISTEN TO ME and DREAM A LITTLE DREAM too. A show so big, six hours had to split into two parts. At the end of Part Two which is coming soon, we list our favorite films of 1989. Thank you so much for supporting the show and listening to Part One!

https://tinyurl.com/1989retro PART ONE (OF TWO):  Cross-posted with Voices & Visions as well. You can follow the list from 1989 that we cover linked above. Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics were first falling in love with movies. The mid-80s informed a lot of our taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be favorites and least favorites from a particular year. Joined once again by Erik Childress and Collin Souter we return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski. We started with 1985 and plan to do this yearly tradition all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from FIELD OF DREAMS to DO THE RIGHT THING and everything in between (HEATHERS, BATMAN, THE BURBS, ALWAYS, GLORY, etc). Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk LISTEN TO ME and DREAM A LITTLE DREAM too. A show so big, six hours had to split into two parts. At the end of Part Two which is coming soon, we list our favorite films of 1989. Thank you so much for supporting the show and listening to Part One!

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our fourth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas.   We took a dark turn this year, but hopefully an interesting one. We lead off with THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER, go further down the dark rabbit hole with John Frankenheimer's SECONDS, take a reprieve with Peter Bodganovich's WHAT'S UP DOC, dive right back into nihilism with Arthur Penn's NIGHT MOVES, and finish up with some good old fashioned high octane violence courtesy of THE RAID.

In this episode, the Director's Club takes the cannoli and runs with it as we look at the films of Francis Ford Coppola. With Uberfounder of the Director's Club (and Now Playing Network head) Jim Laczkowski, in Part I we dive into his four masterpiece films, and explo re where in his early history was hints of such an amazing run of movies. Come eavesdrop on our conversation about the "Godfather" films, "Apocalypse Now", and, er, "The Conversation"! (8:46) "Dementia 13" ("Psychotic Reaction", The Count Five) (15:28) "The Rain People" / "Patton" ("Runaway", Del Shannon) (28:47) "The Godfather" ("Godfather Theme", Nino Rota as played by Slash) (1:07:59) "The Conversation" ("Listening In", The Undertones) (1:31:33) "The Godfather Part II" ("Family Affair", Sly and the Family Stone) (1:57:40) "Apocalypse Now" ("The End", The Doors)

We wrap up #Czechtember2018 with a look at Vaclav Vorlicek's Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (1966) The film was co-written by Vorlicek and Milos Macourek and concerns a couple, Henry and Rosie. Rosie is a prestigious scientist who has discovered how to manipulate dreams -- though there are some unexpected consequences. While Henry makes his own discovery as he reads a comic series about Jessie and sees her anti-gravitational gloves, just the thing to help him out at his job.Jonathan Owen and Jim Laczkowski join Mike to discuss this inventive and hilarious Czech film.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up #Czechtember2018 with a look at Vaclav Vorlicek’s Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (1966) The film was co-written by Vorlicek and Milos Macourek and concerns a couple, Henry and Rosie. Rosie is a prestigious scientist who has discovered how to manipulate dreams -- though there are some unexpected consequences. While Henry makes his own discovery as he reads a comic series about Jessie and sees her anti-gravitational gloves, just the thing to help him out at his job. Jonathan Owen and Jim Laczkowski join Mike to discuss this inventive and hilarious Czech film.

We wrap up #Czechtember2018 with a look at Vaclav Vorlicek’s Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (1966) The film was co-written by Vorlicek and Milos Macourek and concerns a couple, Henry and Rosie. Rosie is a prestigious scientist who has discovered how to manipulate dreams -- though there are some unexpected consequences. While Henry makes his own discovery as he reads a comic series about Jessie and sees her anti-gravitational gloves, just the thing to help him out at his job. Jonathan Owen and Jim Laczkowski join Mike to discuss this inventive and hilarious Czech film.

This episode, Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Jim Laczkowski of the and to discuss two 1980s science fiction franchise starters that didn't quite make the cut at the box office but still have strong cult audiences with DREAMSCAPE and THE HIDDEN. Time tracks: DREAMSCAPE: 0:00 to 40:20, THE HIDDEN: 40:20 to 1:15:53, Next Film and Outro: 1:15:53 to End

In this episode, the Director's Club takes a journey through the many amazing works of legendary independent filmmaker John Sayles.  Joined sporadically by Now Playing Network uber-guru (and Director's Club founder!) Jim Laczkowski, we explore a career filled with complex characters and stories illuminating many kinds of cultures, communities, and social concerns, all while providing a level of quality, honesty, and deep humanism to films ranging from science fiction to children's fable to sports movie, to maybe the ultimate Western mystery about the country's borders and its pasts. (11:06) "Return of the Secaucus Seven" ("Reelin In the Years", Steely Dan) (27:58) "Lianna" ("Be Yourself", Audioslave) (43:52) "Baby, It's You" / Bruce Springsteen videos ("If I Was Frank Sinatra", Soulvitamins) (58:36) "Brother From Another Planet" ("Starman", David Bowie) (1:10:15) "Matewan" ("Fire In the Hole", Hazel Dickens) (1:31:30) "Eight Men Out"("Born to Lose", Johnny Thunders) (1:47:39) "City of Hope" ("Progress", Bad Religion) (2:04:27) "Passion Fish" ("Don't Give Up", Peter Gabriel w/ Kate Bush) (2:15:59) "The Secret of Roan Inish" ("On an Island", David Gilmour) (2:28:41) "Lone Star" / "Men With Guns" ("I Shot the Sheriff", Eric Clapton) (3:05:31) "Limbo" / Brief looks from "Sunshine State" through "Go For Sisters" ("Limbo", Brian Ferry)

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 41 we discuss Paul Schrader films with "First Reformed" for part one, starring Ethan Hawke.Guest host Patrick Ripoll, podcast host of Now Playing Network's "Tracks of the Damned" and previous co-host of the "Director's Club Podcast"  with NPN founder Jim Laczkowski. Follow and check out Patrick’s movie reviews here: https://letterboxd.com/patrickripoll/   Next we discuss Paul Schrader films part two with the 1985 classic “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters". Guest host Brad Strauss current co-host of "Director's Club Podcast" with Al Kwiatkowski.

Bill is joined by musician and podcaster Jim Laczkowski (nowplayingjim.com) to discuss Neko Case's Blacklisted (2002, Bloodshot/ANTI-). This week's sponsors:  and !    

On this very special 100th episode of the Movie Madness Podcast, Erik Childress invites Mark Dujsik, Jim Laczkowski and Sergio Mims on to talk about one of the most important people in their lives. Their dads. It is a Father’s Day conversation for everyone full of memories of who their dads were and the love of movies that formed an everlasting bond that will not be broken even after their passing. It’s an episode full of laughs, tears and a roundup of choices of five films from each of them that they would loved for their dads to have seen.

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 31 we talk part 1 of our Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson movie theme with Paul Thomas Anderson's "There Will Be Blood" (2007). Ian Simmons (Host of Kicking The Seat) and David Fowlie (Creator and film critic find his work on the Keeping it Reel site) guest host. Next time we talk part 2 of our Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day Lewis movie theme with "Phantom Thread" (2017). Head of the Now Playing Network, Jim Laczkowski  guest hosts. Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4718FjJ4bCeaZNB1QtDibh Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 

Episode 30 we talk part 2 of our Animated Films for Adults theme with Charlie Kaufman's "Anomalisa" (2015) Guest hosts Dave Clingerman and Laura Janota (Film Punch Podcast, https://soundcloud.com/cflx312). Next time we talk Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day Lewis movies. Part 1 we discuss "There Will Be Blood" (2007) and part 2 we discuss "Phantom Thread" (2017). The head of the Now Playing Network, Jim Laczkowski, will guest host on our "Phantom Thread" episode. We're really excited about starting our new release / older release movie themes, stay tuned! Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4718FjJ4bCeaZNB1QtDibh Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Angela Fabbrini (with Jim Laczkowski of being present in spirit) as we throw our third annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas.   Our unplanned for theme this year is eat, drink, and be merry as food and drink play a role in a significant number of movies. On tap is James Whale's divorce drama , the "ramen western" , the magical realism romance , Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon trapped in a motel room and their own delusions in , and Ken Loach's whisky themed redemption drama/heist film .   There's a lot to discuss. Did the films go down like a fine Scotch? Do we have a hankering for Mexican food? Or perhaps we'd like to savor a fine broth of ramen before wandering on to our next destination? Did we feel we got fine gifts or where there some lumps of coal sprinkled in?

Now Playing Network Master of Ceremonies (and Director's Club founder) Jim Laczkowski joins us for this episode which has us looking at the films of French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve! With Jim's help, we look at how Villeneuve brings his unique combination of thoughtfulness, pathos, family focus, and strangeness to dramas, genre thrillers, and films across the sci-fi spectrum.  Includes lots of spiders and one talking fish. 14:23 "August 32nd on Earth" / "Maelstrom" ("Fish Heads", Barnes & Barnes) 24:26 "Polytechnique" ("Straws Pulled At Random", Meshuggah) 37:06 "Incendies" ("You And Whose Army?", Radiohead) 1:00:14 "Prisoners"  ("The Prisoner", Iron Maiden) 1:20:49 "Enemy" ("Know Your Enemy", Rage Against the Machine) 1:41:29 "Sicario" ("Perro Negro Granjero", Molotov) 2:00:08 "Arrival" ("Communication Breakdown", Led Zeppelin) 2:18:20 "Blade Runner 2049" ("Dangerous Days", Pertubator)

Bill and Brian welcome back podcaster and musician Jim Laczkowski (nowplayingnetwork.net and gardenonatrampoline.com) to discuss Wilco's foray into lush indie pop, Summerteeth (1999, Reprise). Jim talks about checking out the band after reading a favorable review from critic Greg Kot. Then Bill, Brian, and Jim discuss Wilco's evolution within their career, Jay Bennett's influence on the sound of the band, how the album maybe hit at the wrong time - namely, a time when Creed was blowing up the charts, how Jeff Tweedy is 'da bomb,' typical mid-Western Chicago guys shaving their heads and wearing dresses (y'know, like Billy Corgan), a lot about what we think Schmilco should sound like, the obvious influence of Sesame Street, Ken Coomer's welcome contributions as a great drummer, some great-but-extraneous tracks at the end, and more as we make our way through the album track by track!

The founder of the Now Playing Network, Jim Laczkowski, joins Erik Childress to play another round of Me, Everyone, No One where he is faced with making the tough choice on which director is his favorite, whom he will gift to the world and which will be eliminated from our memories forever. Play along as they breakdown each director's career and a tough choice has to be made. 0:00:00 – 0:01:00 – Intro 0:01:01 – 1:03:35 – Me Everyone No One (with Jim Laczkowski) 1:03:35 – 1:05:38 – Outro

Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk part 1 of their "Lovers on the Run" theme with the Terrence Malick's "Badlands" (1973) with returning guest host Patrick Ripoll (Host of Now Playing Network podcast "Tracks of the Damned" and Co-host with Jim Laczkowski of NPN's "Popcorn Supper"). At the end of this episode we feature part of a song of Patrick's inspired by the movie "Badlands" called "A Red Balloon with All Our Thoughts in It". Find full song here: https://patrick-ripoll.bandcamp.com/album/disorient   Next for part 2 of our "Lovers on the Run" theme, we talk Tony Scott's "True Romance" (1993). Guest hosts Jenn White (comedian and film lover) and Alex Goldberg (film lover and collaborator of the Film Punch Podcast)     Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219 

PART TWO OF TWO:  Nothing's gonna stop us now!  Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics fell in love with going to the movies.  The mid-80s informed a lot of my taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be personal favorites from a particular year.  RogerEbert.com's very own Erik Childress and Collin Souter return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski (that's me).  We started with 1985 two years ago, and plan to do this all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. After a brief intro for this episode, we go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from THE STEPFATHER to SPACEBALLS and everything in between (LA BAMBA, BROADCAST NEWS, WALL STREET, THE GATE and so much more).  Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk OVER THE TOP and ISHTAR too.  Some debates come up mainly revolving around horror films, but for the most part, it's a friendly 4-hour conversation between 3 die-hard movie fans that enjoy sharing memories, insights, and reviews.  At the end of this, we list our favorite films of 1987.  We hope you enjoy each the conversation, and yes, consider this our major malfunction!  Eventually, we snapped out of it.  This is Part Two. Part One Of The Year In Review Jim's 20 Favorites http://nowplayingnetwork.net  

http://tinyurl.com/dc1987film Cross-posted in the Director's Club feed PART TWO OF TWO:  Nothing's gonna stop us now!  Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics fell in love with going to the movies.  The mid-80s informed a lot of my taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be personal favorites from a particular year.  RogerEbert.com's very own Erik Childress and Collin Souter return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski (that's me).  We started with 1985 two years ago, and plan to do this all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from THE STEPFATHER to SPACEBALLS and everything in between (LA BAMBA, BROADCAST NEWS, WALL STREET, THE GATE and so much more).  Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk OVER THE TOP and ISHTAR too.  Some debates come up mainly revolving around horror films, but for the most part, it's a friendly 4-hour conversation between 3 die-hard movie fans that enjoy sharing memories, insights, and reviews.  At the end of this, we list our favorite films of 1987.  We hope you enjoy each the conversation, and yes, consider this our major malfunction!  Eventually, we snapped out of it.  This is Part Two. Part One Of The Year In Review Jim's 20 Favorites http://nowplayingnetwork.net

The 1987 List Of Movies! PART ONE (OF TWO):  You can follow the list from 1987 that we cover linked above.  Nothing's gonna stop us now!  Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics fell in love with going to the movies.  The mid-80s informed a lot of my taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be personal favorites from a particular year.  RogerEbert.com's very own Erik Childress and Collin Souter return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski (that's me).  We started with 1985 two years ago, and plan to do this all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from THE PRINCESS BRIDE to SPACEBALLS and everything in between (LA BAMBA, BROADCAST NEWS, WALL STREET, THE GATE and so much more).  Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk OVER THE TOP and ISHTAR too.  Some debates come up mainly revolving around horror films, but for the most part, it's a friendly 4-hour conversation between 3 die-hard movie fans that enjoy sharing memories, insights, and reviews.  At the end of Part Two, we list our favorite films of 1987.  We hope you enjoy each the conversation, and yes, consider this our major malfunction!  Eventually, we snapped out of it.  This is Part One so expect Part Two the following day. http://directorsclubpodcast.com http://nowplayingnetwork.net  

http://tinyurl.com/dc1987film Cross-posted in the Director's Club feed PART ONE (OF TWO):  You can follow the list from 1987 that we cover linked above.  Nothing's gonna stop us now!  Ladies and gentlemen, let's go back thirty years to when three film critics fell in love with going to the movies.  The mid-80s informed a lot of my taste, and much like previous years' retrospectives, it's always a blast to go back and see what holds up and what we each consider to be personal favorites from a particular year.  RogerEbert.com's very own Erik Childress and Collin Souter return for what is officially a yearly tradition that started thanks to original podcast creator Jim Laczkowski (that's me).  We started with 1985 two years ago, and plan to do this all the way up until 1999 as a bonus excursion for reflection, nostalgia, and to celebrate those 80s and 90s kids that adored film as much as we did. We go through the entire year chronologically covering titles that range from THE STEPFATHER to SPACEBALLS and everything in between (LA BAMBA, BROADCAST NEWS, WALL STREET, THE GATE and so much more).  Yes, some big titles come up, but have no fear, we talk OVER THE TOP and ISHTAR too.  Some debates come up mainly revolving around horror films, but for the most part, it's a friendly 4-hour conversation between 3 die-hard movie fans that enjoy sharing memories, insights, and reviews.  At the end of Part Two, we list our favorite films of 1987.  We hope you enjoy each the conversation, and yes, consider this our major malfunction!  Eventually, we snapped out of it.  This is Part One so expect Part Two the following day. Jim's 20 Favorites http://nowplayingnetwork.net

Talkin' SILENCE with Jim Laczkowski of The Director's Club Podcast.

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Jim Laczkowski of and Angela Fabbrini as we throw our second annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. It's a diverse bunch this year with Eric Rohmer's Christmas set , Lily Tomlin and Art Carney teaming up to solve a 1970s neo-noir mystery in , Blake Edwards middle aged crisis farce , Mimi Rogers waiting for the end of the world in THE RAPTURE, and the post-apocalyptic world of 1997 in TURBO KID on the agenda this year. Is it like watching paint dry? Can we ever listen to Bolero again? Whether they're the equivalent of a real cool Blu Ray, some socks, or a lump of coal is what we leave to you to discover.One thing is for sure, we had a lot of fun recording this one.

It's Bonus Song Thursday! And Bill and Brian close out the year by discussing one of our favorite local (to New Jersey) releases, "Where Do We Go from Here?" from the album of the same name by Lowlight. We discuss what the band's unique sound is and how it evolved before jumping into some listener emails about Wilco and Bruce Springsteen. Also, be sure to check out friend of the podcast Jim Laczkowski's new podcast Voices & Visions at voicesvisions.net!

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the holiday, Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by the fabulous Angela Fabbrini to discuss a trio of films, THE HAUNTING, THE STONE TAPE, and THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE, where scientists take on the supernatural. And the scientific method vs the supernatural comes out the worse for wear. I think it's fair to say that there's a lot of spirited discussion, if you can excuse the Jim Laczkowski level pun.

On this Shocktober special, Kat Ellinger of the Daughters of Darkness podcast and Jim Laczkowski of the Directors Club podcast (among others) join Mike to discuss the 1986 horror comedy from director William Fruet, Killer Party in which a trio of young women (Elaine Wilkes, Joanna Johnson, Alicia Fleer) rush a sorority with horrific results including hazing, murder, and demonic possession.Writer Barney Cohen talks about Killer Party, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, and the unmade Spiderman film.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Shocktober special, Kat Ellinger of the Daughters of Darkness podcast and Jim Laczkowski of the Directors Club podcast (among others) join Mike to discuss the 1986 horror comedy from director William Fruet, Killer Party in which a trio of young women (Elaine Wilkes, Joanna Johnson, Alicia Fleer) rush a sorority with horrific results including hazing, murder, and demonic possession.Writer Barney Cohen talks about Killer Party, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, and the unmade Spiderman film.Links:Buy Killer Party on DVDHear more of Jim Laczkowski on the Pop Culture Club and the Now Playing Network 

"Fresh Perspective" co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk Struggling Artist films part two episode 8 we talk Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" (2014) with guest host Now Playing Network's very own Jim Laczkowski who hosts the NPN podcast Director's Club (http://directorsclubpodcast.com) Next we talk 1960s horror with "Carnival of Souls" (1962) directed by Herk Harvey with guest host NPN "Tracks of the Dammed" podcast host Patrick Ripoll (http://nowplayingnetwork.com/tracksofthedamned) and then we'll be talking Roman Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby" (1968). Guest host TBA Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219 Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/freshperspectivepodcast  

Who is that on the subway muttering to himself? The shell-shocked vet or the man with the tail or the faces you can't make out. Is it just me or is that bag twitching? Who said that? Who are these people at this party, why can't I breathe and who is my girlfriend dancing with and why can't I breathe and where lurks the Vibroman? Natural questions if you're the main character of Jacob's Ladder (1990). For Patrick and guest Jim Laczkowski of Director's Club, the questions are a little more specific: How does a director like Adrian Lyne make a movie like this? What historical basis is there for this film? And can you create a subjective nightmare and still try to ground it in a Oliver Stone styled historically-based paranoia thriller? And how cute is Danny Aiello, a year out from Do the Right Thing, as a cherubic guardian angel? Actually, that one I can answer right here: the cutest.   In addition to tackling the many rungs of Jacob's Ladder, Jim and Patrick are offered a rare opportunity to program a horror film festival. This is not one to miss! Anyone who doesn't listen to this is a real chump!   0:00 - 4:30 - Intro 4:30 - 1:58:38 - Commentary 1:58:38 - 2:33:07 - Questions 2:33:08 - 2:35:03 - Outro

Did you know the original Halloween is 110 minutes long? I'm sorry, but who's got time for that noise? Maybe back in 1978 when all people had to do was homebrew beer and collect Susan B. Anthony dollars and wait in line for gas that shit would fly, but us modern folks got things to do, places to be, Pokemon to Go.   What the world needs now, is films, short films.   And we here at Tracks of the Damned are all about fulfilling your needs (hey baby, hit me up at tracksofthedamned@gmail.com ), so here we are with our 1st Annual Tracks of the Damned Short Horror Film Festival. Among the twisted sights you'll witness in these seven films are blood-drinking Barbies, cats hiding in men's bodies, nightmarish altered-states, blood soaked ventriloquist dummies, ants crawling out of hands, and James Mason losing his goddamned mind. With the help of Jim Laczkowski, Daniel Baldwin, Chris Olson, and Samm Deighan, Patrick takes you on a journey through some of the weirdest and wildest short horror films ever made, all of which you can watch right here, on the internet.    Also, a lot of animation and avant-garde this year. Just turned out that way!   The Psychotic Odyssey of Richard Chase (1999) Dream Work (2001) The Cat With Hands (2001) The Dummy (1982) The Tell Tale Heart (1953) Pixillation (1970) (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page) Un Chien Andalou (1929)   0:00 - 11:08 -  Episode Intro 11:08 - 12:51 - Psychotic Odyssey of Richard Chase intro 12:51 - 19:37 - Psychotic Odyssey of Richard Chase commentary 19:38 - 26:32 - Dreamwork Intro 26:33 - 37:33 - Dreamwork Commentary 37:34 - 40:20 - The Cat With Hands Intro 40:21 - 44:33 - The Cat With Hands Commentary 44:34 - 50:10 - The Dummy Intro 50:11 - 58:27 - The Dummy Commentary 58:28 - 1:00:35 - The Tell Tale Heart Intro 1:00:36 - 1:09:24 - The Tell Tale Heart Commentary 1:09:25 - 1:14:00 - Pixillation Intro 1:14:01 - 1:19:23 - Pixillation Commentary 1:19:24 - 1:20:55 - Un Chien Andalou Intro 1:20:56 - 1:39:12 - Un Chien Andalou Commentary 1:39:13 - 1:41:30 - Outro

"Fresh Perspective" co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk Struggling Artist films for our two part theme, for episode 7, part one we talk Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" (2010) with guest host film lover and Brazilian native Ana Souza.  Next time for part two episode 8, we will discuss Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" (2014) with guest host Now Playing Network's very own Jim Laczkowski who hosts the NPN podcast Director's Club! Stay tuned! Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219 Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/freshperspectivepodcast  

"Fresh Perspective" co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin discuss part 2 of our parody/satire films with Jake Kasdan's "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2007). Next time Fresh Perspective talks Struggling Artists films with Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" (2010) with guest host film lover Ana Souza and then will discuss Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" (2014) with guest host Now Playing Network's very own Jim Laczkowski! Stay tuned! Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219 Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/freshperspectivepodcast  

Bill and Brian welcome the host of the podcasts Director's Club and Pop Culture Club (both part of the Now Playing Network, nowplayingnetwork.net) Jim Laczkowski to discuss Liz Phair's debut exile in Guyville (1993, Matador). Through talent and a little luck, Phair turned her demo project into being signed by Matador records. She took the $3000 given to her to record a single and instead did an entire album with producer Brad Wood. Hailed for its lo-fi charm and the brazen attitude of the the songwriter it showcased, the album, went on to find critical success and a devoted fanbase. Jim shares how he came across this album as a lucky 15 year old with cool friends. Bill, Brian, and Jim discuss Phair's career choices and her major label turn, how Guyville is supposedly tracked to respond to the Rolling Stone's Exile on Main Street, the difference between lo-fi and "hi-fi," Phair's low vocal tone, the acerbic Steve Albini, the atrociously 90s-styled video for "Never Said," how weird it is that some in the media have labeled Liz Phair a "sex kitten," Jim's favorite Chicago bands, and more as we make our way through the album track by track.

Some ghosts are so effective they don't even need to show up to haunt someone. Is this the case for the Palmers (Twin Peaks reference intentional), a family dealing with their daughter's tragic drowning in some questionable ways? Or is there actually a restless spirit in their house? This is the central question proposed in Lake Mungo (2008), an underrated masterpiece of a fictional horror documentary from Australia. In this episode Patrick looks at the detail-driven film and all the smart choices director Joel Anderson makes to really convince the viewer that what they're looking at really happened.    He also answers some listener questions, including recording a live reaction to the teaser trailer for the upcoming Blair Witch Project sequel! If you want to send any questions, comments, corrections or concerns, direct your e-mail to tracksofthedamned@gmail.com! Special thanks to Jim Laczkowski for the original music! 0:00 - 15:30: Intro 15:30 - 1:39:52: Commentary 1:39:52 - 2:03:08: Questions 2:03:08 - 2:04:42: Outro

Bill speaks with Director’s Club host and Now Playing Network founder Jim Laczkowski. In addition to talking about podcasts, both his own and those of others, they discuss his early years directing short comedies to make his classmates laugh, his long history with WGN Radio film critic Nick Digilio, EVIL DEAD 2, near-death experiences, PUMP UP THE VOLUME, bandwagon mentality, the Chicago film critic community, drive-in theatres, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, experiences touring as a solo musician, critic screenings and the enduring scent of Roger Ebert’s sandwich. Hear Jim on the Director’s Club podcast: http://www.directorsclubpodcast.com/ Hear Jim on the V&V podcast: https://www.voicesvisions.net/episodes/ Hear Jim guest on other podcasts: https://www.voicesvisions.net/archives/ Explore the other shows on the network Jim created: http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/ Hear Jim’s music: https://soundcloud.com/nowplayingjim http://anniversaryparty.bandcamp.com Read/follow Jim on Letterboxd: http://letterboxd.com/nowplayingjim Read Jim's writing on V&V: https://www.voicesvisions.net/thoughts/ Follow Jim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowplayingjim  

Another epic episode starts with dissecting the summer box office slump. Then Sergio Mims talks an array of new Blu-rays and DVDs. Finally Jim Laczkowski stops by to trade thoughts on the latest from Nicolas Winding Refn.   (0:00 - 0:19) Intro & Box Office (0:19 - 1:34) DVD/Blu-ray Talk with Sergio Mims (1:34 - 2:33) Jim Laczkowski and The Neon Demon  

Special guest Jim Laczkowski, host of The Director’s Club Podcast, challenge James and Zach to a round of the the long-running movie games Me Myself iRate and Jacob’s Ladder, then attempts to complete an impromptu attempt at the long-defunct movie-memory game Total Recall! You can hear more of Jim on his podcast The Director’s Club Podcast. You can also hear him on his spin-off podcast called The Pop Culture Club Podcast. And he’s the creator of the Now Playing Podcast Network. Follow Jim on Letterboxd and Twitter too! Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we’ve never...

James and Zach discuss two movies today with the help of special guest Jim Laczkowski, host of The Director’s Club Podcast. First we praise the 2016 Sci-Fi drama Midnight Special, then we gripe about the surrealist thriller High-Rise. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the films yet. We have split off any spoilers into sections of the show with clear warnings beforehand. You can hear more of Jim on his podcast The Director’s Club Podcast. You can also hear him on his spin-off podcast called The Pop Culture Club Podcast. And he’s the creator of the Now Playing Podcast Network....

This week, Erik Childress discusses the latest Jeff Nichols film at length with Jim Laczkowski. He also recommends some new DVDs to check out and tears into the box office of Batman v Superman and the mythical divide between critics and audiences.http://nowplayingnetwork.net

RECORDED AS POP CULTURE CLUB:  Welcome to Pop Culture Club -- which changed its name to VOICES AND VISIONS as of 2017!  I am your host, Jim Laczkowski.  I decided to preface the many episodes that will follow with a "brief" introduction about how this madness got started. Also, be aware that several episodes at the start here were first available over at Director's Club.  But since they are interviews that I'm very proud of and want to share here with potential new listeners, I wanted to include them in this feed as well.  Try not to get too confused if a few episodes at the start sound rough around the edges or sound like they are from a couple years ago. That's because they are! Anyway, more details are contained within and soon enough, all new episodes will be posted from here on out.  Also, for updates, please visit: http://popcultureclub.net

Talkin' INSIDE OUT with Jim Laczkowski. He and Ryan flip the record over to play the other side, and go further down the spiral.