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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.

Every October, we try to go above and beyond the call of duty. For one of the most insane years in recent history, it only made sense to finally tackle another Italian horror master by the name of Lucio Fulci. I needed help with some very special returning guests by the names of Patrick Ripoll and Gabe Powers, both host their own shows on the Now Playing Network as well. It was difficult to narrow down our discussion to the main essentials but we do start out talking about his Giallo work with A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN followed by what most consider to be his masterwork, THE BEYOND. Lots of other titles are of course mentioned along the way due to his extensive filmography. We also cover a few titles during the what we watched segment including THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, DR. JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE, and WITCHTRAP. 00:00 - 06:19 - Introduction06:20 - 07:02 - What We Watched Song07:03 - 01:02:45 - What We Watched This Week01:02:46 - 01:04:01 - Director Song01:04:02 - 02:02:51 - A Lizard In A Woman’s Skin02:02:52 - 02:43:46 - The Beyond02:43:47 - 03:09:09 - Other Titles03:09:10 - 03:18:41 - Top 3 Fulci / Outro Patrick Bromley Ranks 21 Fulci Horror Films: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3550177/zombies-slashers-ghosts-extreme-gore-ranking-21-lucio-fulcis-horror-films/   Screen Drafts Picks The Top 7 Fulci Films:https://screendrafts.libsyn.com/lucio-fulci-with-elric-kane-rebekah-mckendry Supporting Characters Interviews Stephen Thrower:http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingcharacters/episode44 Genre Grinder Hosted By Gabe:https://www.genregrinder.com/ Tracks Of The Damned Hosted By Patrick:https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/tracksofthedamned/s1e12

Fresh Perspective quarantine edition is back. We talk UFO inspired flicks, starting with "The Vast of Night", this year's Amazon Prime release, directed by Andrew Patterson. We pair the film with discussing "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), directed by Steven Spielberg. Returning guest, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for our next episode, films and guests TBA.   Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film is a new release, and one streaming or on DVD prior to 2020. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

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

Fresh Perspective quarantine edition is back. We talk about "Bad Education" the recent release streaming now on HBO. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, and Geraldine Viswanathan. We pair the film discussion with "Election" starring Reese Witherspoon, and Matthew Broderick, directed by Alexander Payne. Returning guest, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for our next episode, films and guests TBA.   Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film is a new release, and one streaming or on DVD prior to 2020. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Fresh Perspective is back. We're talking about this year's "Invisible Man" with Elisabeth Moss directed by Leigh Whannell and we compare the 2020 film with the 1933 classic,"Invisible Man" directed by James Whale. Returning guest, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for our next episode, films and guests TBA. Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Jeff and Rebecca talk about their favorite 2019 films (Jeff: The Irishman, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Knives Out / Rebecca: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Farewell, Waves)  and thoughts about Oscar 2020 noms and snubs. Stay tuned for our next episode in March!  Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/    

Episode 61 we talk "Whodunnit?" films with the new "Knives Out" directed by Rian Johnson paired with Gosford Park" (2001) directed by Robert Altman. Guest is Peter Richards, frequent guest on the Now Playing Network podcast Director's Club.    Next we talk 2019 Films Year in Review. Stay tuned!   Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Episode 59 we talk movies that take place at the closing of the 1960s with Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" (2019) and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" (2014). Guest host Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for next episode's theme and guests.    Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify.  Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Episode 58 we talk juke box musicals with Danny Boyle's "Yesterday" and Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe", (2007). Beatles aficionado Brad Strauss, co-host of Director's Club Podcast, featured on the Now Playing Network joins us as guest.   Next we talk Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" (2019) and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" (2014). Movie theme, 1960s Hollywood. Guests TBA.   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

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.

Episode 57 we talk Twin Peaks part 2 with the final season (2017). Co-hosts Jeff and Rebecca are joined again by guests Matt Fagerholm (assistant editor of RogerEbert.com and writer/creator of Indie-Outlook), RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO director Michael Smith (@whitecitycinema twitter and instagram), and new guest Jill McKeown, librarian and Twin Peaks enthusiast.    Next we talk Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe" (2007) paired with Danny Boyle's "Yesterday" (2019). Guests TBA!   This episode is sponsored by Cinema Femme magazine (https://cinemafemme.com)    Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Episode 56 we talk Twin Peaks part 1 with Twin Peaks Season 1-2 (1990-91) and David Lynch's FIRE WALK WITH ME (1992). Co-hosts Jeff and Rebecca are joined by first time guests Matt Fagerholm (assistant editor of RogerEbert.com and writer/creator of Indie-Outlook), RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO director Michael Smith (@whitecitycinema twitter and instagram), and returning guest Lisa Stran, voice-over for personal essays for Cinema Femme magazine, and actress (socials @lcstran).    Twin Peaks part 2 we talk the final season with returning guests Matt Fagerholm, Michael Smith, and new guest Jill McKeown, librarian and Twin Peaks enthusiast.    This episode is sponsored by Cinema Femme magazine (https://cinemafemme.com)    Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS podcast host Bill Ackerman returns to discuss the current state of home media, the seemingly shrinking number of digitally unavailable obscurities, the social significance of film festivals, and directors ranging from Frank Perry to Bill Gunn to Don Coscarelli, as well as Bill's Blu-ray and DVD commentaries.    Recorded in December 2018.   Supporting Characters on the Now Playing Network: http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingcharacters   Follow Bye Bye Celluloid: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/byebyecelluloid/ Twitter http://twitter.com/ByeByeCelluloid Instagram http://www.instagram.com/byebyecelluloid/   "Bye Bye Celluloid" theme by Brad Glanden   Closing track: "The Short Hello" by Brad Glanden, from the soundtrack to the film Theodore of the Absurd: http://youtu.be/RXcsR9e8FHU   All original content: Copyright 2019 Brad Glanden. All rights reserved

We decided to make a last minute film change for part 2 of our kick a** women in a leading role movie theme to Karyn Kusama's "Girlfight" (2000). The film was Kusama and Rodriguez's debuts, and won many awards including the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. First time guest host, Tavi Veraldi, illustrator and movie lover joins us. Find her work here: http://taviveraldiworks.squarespace.com/, and follow her on socials @TaviVeraldi and letterboxd @tveraldi   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

"Captain Marvel" directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck kicks off our kick a** women (women in an action film in a leading role) movie theme. Guesting for this episode we're so happy to have comic book/ superhero aficionado Emmanuel Noisette (E-Man's Movie Reviews, E-Man's Movie Reviews YouTube Series) join us and educate, giving deeper knowledge to this film.   Next time we talk kick a** women (women in an action film in a leading role) movie theme part 2 with George Miller's "Mad Max Fury Road" (2015) starring Charlize Theron. Guest host(s) TBA!   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/   Fresh Perspective Podcast is sponsored by Cinema Femme Magazine, voice of the female film experience. Learn more at cinemafemme.com., episode 53 sponsored promo is voiced by Lisa Stran.

Episode 51 we talk part one of our Satirical Romantic Comedies movie theme with Rob Reiner's "Princess Bride" (1987) with returning guests, Kerry Finegan and Collin Souter  co-hosts of the new podcast "Christmas Movies Actually" (also a Now Playing Network Podcast).    Next episode Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk Satirical Romantic Comedies part two with "Isn't it Romantic" (2018), directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, starring Rebel Wilson. Guest host TBA.    Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/   Fresh Perspective Podcast is sponsored by Cinema Femme Magazine, voice of the female film experience. Learn more at cinemafemme.com., episode 51 sponsored promo is voiced by Lisa Stran.

2018, was an interesting year for film, for women in film, for diverse films smashing the box office, and a great year for documentaries. Listen to Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin discuss films and the film culture of 2018, with guest host Lisa Stran. Fresh Perspective is sponsored by Cinema Femme Magazine. Black Panther edition, New Year digital issue launching soon on 1/15 at cinemafemme.com Stay tuned for our next episodes in February,  movie theme and films to be discussed to be announced.   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 and "like" our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

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)

Episode 48 we talk part one of our Gillian Flynn (author and screenwriter) Films & Series theme with David Fincher's "Gone Girl" (2014) and the HBO series "Sharp Objects" (2018-) creator Marti Noxon. Fabiola Auxila (screenwriter and film lover) returns as guest. Follow Fabiola to learn about her upcoming projects on instagram and twitter, handle: @just_fabi   Next time, we discuss part two of our Gillian Flynn Films & Series theme with Steve McQueen's "Widows" (2018). We will be joined by filmmaker Andrea Alberti (Head to Head Documentary).   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 "and like our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/   Fresh Perspective Podcast is sponsored by Cinema Femme Magazine, voice of the female film experience. Learn more at cinemafemme.com., episode 48 sponsored promo is voiced by Lisa Stran.  

  This month, instead of two separate podcasts, we're exploring our theme through one episode that explores 4 films. Episode 47 tackles the resilient story of A Star is Born, comparing & contrasting the aspects of the story that makes it so resonant that it speaks to the culture 80 years on from its first version.The discussion touches on the four versions; the original, from 1937, directed by William Wellman and starring Janet Gaynor & Frederic March; the 1954 remake, directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland & James Mason; the 1976 reboot, which switched the story from Hollywood to the music industry, directed by Frank Pierson and starring Barbra Streisand & Kris Kristofferson. We explore how these three versions fed into the newest version, directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Lady Gaga & Cooper.   We are joined by special guests Collin Souter (film critic featured on RogerEbert.com, and WGN radio co-host, "Monday Morning Movie Reviews". Subscribe to uncut episodes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wgn-nick-digilio-uncut-podcast/id295421953?mt=2 & Kerry Finegan (film lover, follow her on letterboxd @keyfin and instagram @keyfin)   Next we discuss Gillian Flynn (author and screenplay writer) Films & Series. Part 1: David Fincher's "Gone Girl" (2014) and the HBO series "Sharp Objects" (2018-) creator Marti Noxon | Part 2: Steve McQueen's "Widows" (2018), stay tuned!   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. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/  

Episode 46 of Fresh Perspective explores "I Am Not A Witch" (2018), directed by Zambian-Welsh director Rungano Nyoni and starring Maggie Mulubwa. This is part two of our two-part “Girl Power”-themed discussion, in celebration of strong performances by young African American actresses and magic realism in film. This fairytale-like portrayal of a young girl’s struggle to escape the corruption of the Zambian community who wrongly accuse her of witchcraft silently defies scapegoating those who challenge the status quo. Through the mesmerizing performance of Mulubwa, the absurdity of modern-day patriarchal and governmental “witch criers” is revealed and the strength and wisdom of young women to overcome them is never underestimated. Reel Reflections:  What are you tethered to? How do you define freedom? How far would you go to be free from corruption, greed and hatred? Danielle Echols guests, she has a passion for storytelling, film, and writing. In college she studied documentary filmmaking and minority images in media. Follow Danielle on twitter and instagram (@theanthro24), and check out her work at daninews.net. Next we talk about and pair Bradley Cooper's A Star is Born (2018) and A Star is Born (1937) directed by William Wellman, stay tuned! 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. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Episode 45 Fresh Perspective explores "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (2012), directed by Benh Zeitlin and starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry. This is part one of our two-part “Girl Power”-themed discussion, in celebration of strong performances by young African American actresses and magic realism in film.   Presented in the shaky but imaginative perspective of a child, this film pulses with the life blood of an impoverished and hurricane-torn but content Delta community free of the barriers of civilized society. The heart of the film beats with the will power of a young girl mature beyond her years as she tries to piece together a dysfunctional domestic life with fragmented memories and comes to profoundly understand the nature of life and death. Reel Reflection: If you lost everything and came face-to-face with your primal will to survive, would you befriend or fear it?   Fabiola Auxila (https://instagram.com/just_fabi) guests, film lover, and aspiring script writer and producer, studying at the Second City for Writing and Film. And returning guest, Collin Souter, film critic featured on RogerEbert.com, and WGN radio co-host, "Monday Morning Movie Reviews". Subscribe to uncut episodes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wgn-nick-digilio-uncut-podcast/id295421953?mt=2   Next time, for part two of our "Girl Power" themed discussion, we talk about the 2018 film "I Am Not A Witch" directed by the Zambian-Welsh writer and director Rungano Nyoni. Guest host Jordan Rome, producer of the web series 365 Ways to Kill an American (https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/365-ways-to-kill-an-american-police-brutality-jordan-rome/Content?oid=52793227).   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. Find Fresh Perspective Podcast on the Now Playing Network, iTunes, and Spotify. Follow us on twitter: @FPPodcast312 "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/    

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 36, part two of our Wes Anderson Animated Films theme, we talk about "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) with film critic and host of the Now Playing Network podcast Drinking at the Movies, Brian Thompson. Brian hosts Drinking at the Movies with Shay Filer. Brian is officially are most frequent and one of our top returning guests, we're excited to have him back!   Our next movie theme is around that awkward excruciating age in a lot of our lives, "13". We talk about two films that the main character is thirteen years old, one is a comedy, Bo Burnham's directorial debut "Eighth Grade" (2018) and one is a drama, Catherine Hardwicke's "Thirteen" (2003). Guest hosts TBA.   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  "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

Episode 35, part one of our movie theme Wes Anderson Animated Films with "Isle of Dogs", Becca Covey returns as guest. A lot of topics are covered . . . the amazing stop motion animation, the backlash on the film, and Wes Anderson's ridiculous OCD creativity.    Next for episode 36 we talk about "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) with film critic and host of the Now Playing Network podcast Drinking at the Movies, Brian Thompson. Brian hosts Drinking at the Movies with Shay Filer. Brian is officially are most frequent and one of our top returning guests, we're excited to have him back! 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  "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPerspectivePodcast/

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 

  Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. This time we talk about two films that are about America through the lens of non-American filmmakers. Part One we talked about British Director Andrea Arnold's "American Honey", and for episode 23 we discuss German director Wim Wenders' "Paris Texas" (1984) with guest host Jim Laczkowski, Now Playing Network (http://nowplayingnetwork.net) founder/coordinator, and Voices & Visions (http://voicesvisions.net) podcast host.    Next, we explore the movie genre, MUSICALS, with two films on two ends of the spectrum, starting with the classic "Singin' In The Rain" (1952) directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly with guest hosts Brian Thompson and Shay Filer (co-hosts of the new podcast to the Now Playing Network "Drinking at the Movies" starting this August). And then we talk about the more recent musical "Once" (2007) directed by John Carney. The great Collin Souter guest hosts. Collin is a frequent guest host on our podcast along with many others on the Now Playing Network. Movie critic on RogerEbert.com, WGN radio, and filmmaker.

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 

"Fresh Perspective" is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses two films based on a film related theme.This episode for Fresh Perspective we wrap up our Old Hollywood theme with the classic "King Kong" (1933). King Kong is a 1933 American pre-Code monster adventure film directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. Starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot. Hosted by Fresh Perspective Co-Host Rebecca Martin Guest hosted by: Patrick Ripoll (host of Now Playing Network podcast Tracks of the Damned http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/tracksofthedamned, and co-host of the podcast Popcorn Supper http://popcornsupper.com/).Collin Souter (writer for http://RogerEbert.com, WGN radio co-host, "Monday Morning Movie Reviews" subscribe to uncut episodes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wgn-nick-digilio-uncut-podcast/id295421953, and frequent guest host on many different Now Playing Network podcasts, most recently guest hosted on NPN Founder Jim Laczkowski's new podcast, Voices and Visions, https://www.voicesvisions.net), Brad Strauss (Co-host of Now Playing Network podcast Director's Club, http://www.directorsclubpodcast.com)

"Fresh Perspective" is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses two films based on a film related theme.    Fresh Perspective co-host Rebecca Martin and guest hosts Chicago film lovers Becca Covey (follow instagram @beccaroams and blog  beccaroams.com) and Angela Shershin (podcast host of Film Punch https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cflx312/id1039201310?mt=2)  kick off 2017 talking "Grand Hotel" (1932), for part 1 of our Old Hollywood theme. Oscar winner of 1932 "Grand Hotel" is directed by Edmund Goulding, starring Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, and Joan Crawford.    Next episode for part 2 of our Old Hollywood theme, we discuss "King Kong" (1933) with guest hosts Patrick Ripoll (host of Now Playing Network podcast Tracks of the Damnedhttp://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/tracksofthedamned), Brad Strauss (Co-host of Now Playing Network podcast Director's Club, http://www.directorsclubpodcast.com/), Collin Souter ((WGN radio, writer for http://RogerEbert.com, and Fillmmaker) , and Jen White (Chicago local stand-up comedian and film lover, follow Jenn on twitter @jentrificationw).   Fresh Perspective Co-host Jeff Broitman will be returning in March. when we'll be talking documentaries!   http://nowplayingnetwork.net/freshperspective   Subscribe to Fresh Perspective on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-perspective/id1129025219   

This is the end!  (Don't worry, I didn't play The Doors in this episode). Well, no of course it isn't actually the end.  But this is the last episode where I officially host.  Fear not, there will be bonus episodes and I’ll be guesting from time to time throughout the year.  Give all your support to Al & Brad when they begin in three weeks on the Danny Boyle episode.  Of course, this is the year-end spectacular for 2016 and it should come as no surprise that it’s 4 hours long.  I enlisted the help of two great friends of mine to contribute their thoughts on the year that was, as well as sharing their favorite films of 2016.  Supporting Characters’ very own Bill Ackerman as well as Film Jive co-host Zach Betonte expand with me in great detail about memorable moments in film from the year that was!  We also continue the tradition of sub-categories, listener & past guest contributions, 2016 favorites from the fans, and so much more!  Obviously, it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t begin with an introduction and a farewell.  I’ll miss hosting, but I will continue to be behind-the-scenes every step of the way.  It’s been an absolute pleasure and a privilege hosting this show, and you can always find me on either the Now Playing Network or at Voices & Visions - Jim 00:00 - 09:18 - Introduction / Farewell 09:19 - 36:42 -  Overall Thoughts On 2016 36:43 - 01:45:50 - Sub-Categories (Best Actress, etc.) 01:45:51 - 01:52:10 - Regina & Andrew’s Lists! 01:52:11 - 02:26:16 - Numbers #25 - #11 02:26:17 - 02:29:14 - More Listener Lists! 02:29:15 - 03:57:37 - Our Top Ten Favorite Films Of 2016 03:57:38 - 04:03:45 - Final Round Of Listener Lists 04:03:46 - 04:09:30 - Outro / Final Parody Song For our complete lists, photos and show notes go to: http://www.directorsclubpodcast.com/blog/favorites2016

Merry New Year and Happy Christmas to all.  What I have prepared for you is a gift that I will call the "Royal Sampler Volume One."  It contains short clips from all the podcasts featured at The Now Playing Network, as well as extended highlights from Supporting Characters & Director's Club from over the years.  You also get a brief glimpse into some of my interviewing skills with various guests over the years.  There's also some kind of unusual collage towards the end.  This is a special episode, highlighting the talented folks of NPN for the first half, and then highlighting some of the better moments from the recent wave of Director's Club episodes.  The next episode will likely be released on January 9th, which will be The Best of 2016 featuring Bill Ackerman and Zach Betonte.  This means you have until January 7th to get your top ten lists in so I can read some during our recording!  directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com Thank you again for listening to this pinata of audio treats that will hopefully get you through your commute home for Christmas.  See you next year and stay tuned for some exciting changes to come 00:00 – 07:24 – Introduction 07:25 – 12:48 – Vinyl Emergency Excerpt 12:49 – 19:50 – Fresh Perspective Excerpt 19:51 – 26:27 - Movie Madness Excerpt 26:28 – 33:23 - Tracks of The Damned Excerpt 33:24 – 01:44:00 - Supporting Characters Highlight Reel 01:44:01 – 01:54:50 - Director’s Club Highlight Reel Part One 01:54:51 – 02:16:53 - Interview Excerpts with Stephen Tobolowsky, Keith Gordon, Allan Moyle, John McNaughton, Rachel Grimes, Karrie Hopper 02:16:54 – 02:32:21 - Director’s Club Recent Guest Highlights 02:32:22 – 02:50:32 - ??? Check out the podcasts: http://nowplayingnetwork.net Check out my new podcast: http://voicesvisions.net

Welcome to Voices and Visions, formerly Pop Culture Club.  Confused?  Well, there’s an introduction to help assist you.  As you may or may not know, PCC is now V&V, and this is the first official episode under the new name.  After my 8-minute monologue at the top, I am pleased to present another wonderful singer/songwriter by the name of Kay Hanley.  If you’ve heard of the band Letters to Cleo, she is the incredibly energetic frontwoman and has always been a true blue rock star in my eyes.  For movie fans, you’ll also know her as the singing voice of Josie in the hysterical satire JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS with Rachael Lee Cook, Parker Posey, and Alan Cumming.  In addition, Kay is a songwriter for hire and has recently released a new EP with Letters to Cleo. I had the pleasure of meeting with her at the VIP show in Chicago and a couple months later, we reconnected over the phone to have a delightful conversation about her career, loss, inspiration, working in film, and what we can potentially expect from Letters to Cleo in the future.  I truly hope you enjoy this episode since this is precisely the kind of show I will be offering as of 2017 on what I hope to be a weekly basis.  Thank you so much to Nicole Poulos, Michael Creamer, and of course, my great guest Kay Hanley!  My conversation with her begins right around the 8 minute mark. Buy the new Letters to Cleo EP: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/letterstocleo Official Letters To Cleo Website: http://www.letterstocleo.net/ Follow Letters to Cleo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letterstocleomusic/ My new website: http://voicesvisions.net Subscribe to the show: V&V on ITunes Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/nowplayingjim Check out the Now Playing Network: http://nowplayingnetwork.net Coming Soon:  A double dose of independent filmmakers are featured as well as an upcoming compilation of interview highlights from a number of shows on the network!

Welcome to Voices and Visions, formerly Pop Culture Club.  Confused?  Well, there’s an introduction to help assist you.  As you may or may not know, PCC is now V&V, and this is the first official episode under the new name.  After my 8-minute monologue at the top, I am pleased to present another wonderful singer/songwriter by the name of Kay Hanley.  If you’ve heard of the band Letters to Cleo, she is the incredibly energetic frontwoman and has always been a true blue rock star in my eyes.  For movie fans, you’ll also know her as the singing voice of Josie in the hysterical satire JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS with Rachael Lee Cook, Parker Posey, and Alan Cumming.  In addition, Kay is a songwriter for hire and has recently released a new EP with Letters to Cleo. I had the pleasure of meeting with her at the VIP show in Chicago and a couple months later, we reconnected over the phone to have a delightful conversation about her career, loss, inspiration, working in film, and what we can potentially expect from Letters to Cleo in the future.  I truly hope you enjoy this episode since this is precisely the kind of show I will be offering as of 2017 on what I hope to be a weekly basis.  Thank you so much to Nicole Poulos, Michael Creamer, and of course, my great guest Kay Hanley!  My conversation with her begins right around the 8 minute mark. Buy the new Letters to Cleo EP: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/letterstocleo Official Letters To Cleo Website: http://www.letterstocleo.net/ Follow Letters to Cleo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letterstocleomusic/ My new website: http://voicesvisions.net Subscribe to the show: V&V on ITunes Follow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/nowplayingjim Check out the Now Playing Network: http://nowplayingnetwork.net Coming Soon:  A double dose of independent filmmakers are featured as well as an upcoming compilation of interview highlights from a number of shows on the network!

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  

"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  

Hey folks, I'm Jim, the owner of the Now Playing Network. Patrick is on vacation in Mexico, looking for a nice seaside town to flee to if Trump becomes president, but that's no reason for the show not to go on! So instead of a proper episode of Tracks of the Damned this week, he's sent us this #ThrowbackThursday blast from the past. A white back Patrick was my co-host on our film podcast called Director's Club, where he did all kinds of wacky bonus episodes. One such episode back in 2013 was, in fact, the first audio commentary he ever did: Friday the 13th (1980) with a special guest, his mother. A 50-something year old Catholic woman with no concept of horror films, she was nonetheless an eager student as Patrick used the seminal 80's horror film as a lesson in the techniques and history of the slasher genre. He also decided to see how long it would take her to recognize Kevin Bacon, and the answer was: quite a while. It proved to be one of our most popular bonus episodes, so I'm happy to present it again to you here! Patrick will be back next Friday, tanned and recovering from Montezuma's revenge, with a proper episode on Messiah of Evil (1973) featuring guest Bill Ackerman!   0:00 - 4:15 - Intro 4:15 - 9:14 - Intro #2 9:15 - 1:52:36 - Commentary

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.

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  

From "Video Killed The Radio Star" to Beyonce's "Lemonade," I have been intoxicated and dazzled by the artistry behind music videos.  Of course, I'm not alone, and my guest today could probably teach a class on the subject and hopefully will get to program a music video festival event someday.  Writer extraordinare Heather Drain joins me to discuss favorite music videos, our first experiences, growing up with MTV, and of course, the fact that many acclaimed directors got their start making videos early on.  Big names like David Fincher, William Friedkin, Spike Jonze, Jonathan Glazer, Michel Gondry, and my personal favorite, Mark Romanek, are all discussed at some point or another.  I also manage to magically insert Keri Russell (as Felicity) into the conversation, talk about the first 45RPM record I owned, and so much more including the possibility that David Cronenberg might've ghost directed a particular scene in the video for "Jeopardy" by The Greg Kihn Band.  Even at 2 and a half hours, there's still so much more ground to cover including our love for Bjork, Gary Newman and The Killing Joke so there will definitely be a sequel episode to this discussion later this year.  Thank you so much to Heather for coming on the show and educating me beyond belief. And thank you for listening to this! I promise you that you'll be glad you did. 00:00 - 09:54 - Introduction 09:55 - 23:22 - Introduction With Heather 23:23 - 1:05:16 - Earliest Memories, First Video on MTV, The MTV Years 1:05:17 - 1:21:19 - #10 - #8 1:21:20 - 1:45:35 -  #7 - #4 1:45:36 - 02:09:19 - #3 - #1 02:09:20 - 02:26:51 - A couple honorable mentions, Beyonce's "Lemonade" 02:26:52 - 02:34:04 - Outro Heather's Favorite Music Videos 1.  Wall of Voodoo Triad -- "Mexican Radio," "Far Side of Crazy" & "Do It Again" 2. "Songs for Swinging Larvae" Renaldo & the Loaf 3. "New Skin" by New Skin 4. "Ahead" by Wire 5. "Yashar" by Cabaret Voltaire 6. "Mask" by Bauhaus 7. "How to Get Girls Through Hypnotism" by Gleaming Spires 8. "Rainbow in the Dark" by Dio 9. "When the Lady Smiles" by Golden Earring 10. "Soak it Up" by Barnes & Barnes Jim's Favorite Music Videos 10. Karma Police - Radiohead 09. Criminal - Fiona Apple 08. Beautiful World - Devo   07. Hounds of Love - Kate Bush 06. One - Metallica 05. Don't Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty 04. 1979 - Smashing Pumpkins 03. Closer - Nine Inch Nails 02. Bedtime Stories - Madonna 01. Hurt - Johnny Cash Read Heather's Work: http://www.mondoheather.com/ Now Playing Network: http://nowplayingnetwork.net

RECORDED AS POP CULTURE CLUB:  From "Video Killed The Radio Star" to Beyonce's "Lemonade," I have been intoxicated and dazzled by the artistry behind music videos.  Of course, I'm not alone, and my guest today could probably teach a class on the subject and hopefully will get to program a music video festival event someday.  Writer extraordinare Heather Drain joins me to discuss favorite music videos, our first experiences, growing up with MTV, and of course, the fact that many acclaimed directors got their start making videos early on.  Big names like David Fincher, William Friedkin, Spike Jonze, Jonathan Glazer, Michel Gondry, and my personal favorite, Mark Romanek, are all discussed at some point or another.  I also manage to magically insert Keri Russell (as Felicity) into the conversation, talk about the first 45RPM record I owned, and so much more including the possibility that David Cronenberg might've ghost directed a particular scene in the video for "Jeopardy" by The Greg Kihn Band.  Even at 2 and a half hours, there's still so much more ground to cover including our love for Bjork, Gary Newman and The Killing Joke so there will definitely be a sequel episode to this discussion later this year.  Thank you so much to Heather for coming on the show and educating me beyond belief. And thank you for listening to this! I promise you that you'll be glad you did. 00:00 - 09:54 - Introduction 09:55 - 23:22 - Introduction With Heather 23:23 - 1:05:16 - Earliest Memories, First Video on MTV, The MTV Years 1:05:17 - 1:21:19 - #10 - #8 1:21:20 - 1:45:35 -  #7 - #4 1:45:36 - 02:09:19 - #3 - #1 02:09:20 - 02:26:51 - A couple honorable mentions, Beyonce's "Lemonade" 02:26:52 - 02:34:04 - Outro Heather's Favorite Music Videos 1.  Wall of Voodoo Triad -- "Mexican Radio," "Far Side of Crazy" & "Do It Again" 2. "Songs for Swinging Larvae" Renaldo & the Loaf 3. "New Skin" by New Skin 4. "Ahead" by Wire 5. "Yashar" by Cabaret Voltaire 6. "Mask" by Bauhaus 7. "How to Get Girls Through Hypnotism" by Gleaming Spires 8. "Rainbow in the Dark" by Dio 9. "When the Lady Smiles" by Golden Earring 10. "Soak it Up" by Barnes & Barnes Jim's Favorite Music Videos 10. Karma Police - Radiohead 09. Criminal - Fiona Apple 08. Beautiful World - Devo   07. Hounds of Love - Kate Bush 06. One - Metallica 05. Don't Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty 04. 1979 - Smashing Pumpkins 03. Closer - Nine Inch Nails 02. Bedtime Stories - Madonna 01. Hurt - Johnny Cash Read Heather's Work: http://www.mondoheather.com/ Now Playing Network: http://nowplayingnetwork.net

RECORDED AS POP CULTURE CLUB:  Pop Culture Club is back again, here on the newly launched Now Playing Network!  I know I said this before, but this will be the last episode that is available through both the Director's Club feed, and the regular Pop Culture Club feed here  This time I mean it so please subscribe via ITunes to Pop Culture Club separately.  So I once opened for a musician that instantly became a favorite of mine. Her name is Karrie Hopper, and most recently, her and her sister formed a band called The Room Outside.  They went on two tours, got a lot of positive press, and rightfully so.  Their self-titled debut was my favorite record of that year.  A conversation about Karrie's songwriting process and influences has been long overdue, and I'm so happy to share it with you now. Please do buy her two records linked below and support everything she does.  At the end of the interview, I play a song that has recently become one of my favorite songs ever written.  I play it in its entirety in hopes that it'll motivate you to buy the entire record, preferably on vinyl if you have a record player.  Thank you so much for listening, and all my gratitude goes out to Karrie for inspiring me for nearly a decade now. Songs Featured: "Busy Mind" - The Room Outside "Tuesday" - Karrie Hopper "Hollow Log" - Beck "Twilight Song" - Karrie Hopper "Heaven" - The Room Outside "The Middle Of Nowhere" - The Room Outside "On Fire" - The Room Outside (my favorite) Buy The Room Outside: https://theroomoutside.bandcamp.com/ http://keeledscales.storenvy.com/products/10203681-the-room-outside Follow Them On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroomoutside Buy Karrie's First Record: http://www.nobodysfavoriterecords.com/013.html

Pop Culture Club is back again, here on the newly launched Now Playing Network!  I know I said this before, but this will be the last episode that is available through both the Director's Club feed, and the regular Pop Culture Club feed.  This time I mean it so please subscribe via ITunes to Pop Culture Club separately.  So I once opened for a musician that instantly became a favorite of mine. Her name is Karrie Hopper, and most recently, her and her sister formed a band called The Room Outside.  They went on two tours, got a lot of positive press, and rightfully so.  Their self-titled debut was my favorite record of that year.  A conversation about Karrie's songwriting process and influences has been long overdue, and I'm so happy to share it with you now. Please do buy her two records linked below and support everything she does.  At the end of the interview, I play a song that has recently become one of my favorite songs ever written.  I play it in its entirety in hopes that it'll motivate you to buy the entire record, preferably on vinyl if you have a record player.  Thank you so much for listening, and all my gratitude goes out to Karrie for inspiring me for nearly a decade now. Songs Featured: "Busy Mind" - The Room Outside"Tuesday" - Karrie Hopper"Hollow Log" - Beck"Twilight Song" - Karrie Hopper"Heaven" - The Room Outside"The Middle Of Nowhere" - The Room Outside"On Fire" - The Room Outside (my favorite)Buy The Room Outside:http://keeledscales.storenvy.com/products/10203681-the-room-outsidehttps://theroomoutside.bandcamp.com/Follow Them On Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theroomoutsideBuy Karrie's First Record:http://www.nobodysfavoriterecords.com/013.html

RECORDED AS POP CULTURE CLUB:  It's been awhile since I've podcasted but there's a slew of episodes coming your way for the next month or so.  First up, I welcome to the show, live in-studio, music enthusiast and vinyl expert Jim Hanke, who will soon become a part of The Now Playing Network family next month!   I asked him to stop on by so we could talk music for 2 hours, including his podcast plans, our Nick Digilio connection, and other pop culture tidbits.  The bulk of the conversation revolves around our favorite records of 2015, starting with some honorable mentions, then at about the 46 minute mark, we reveal our Top 5 favorites. Our lists will be available in blog form, in a couple of days over at Pop Culture Club in case you missed a title.  Can't thank you enough for listening as always, and mad props to Jim for his expertise and enthusiasm.   00:00 - 01:30 -  Intro / Nick Digilio Mention 01:31 - 46:05 -  Jim Hanke Introduction / 2015 Records (Runners-Up) 46:06 - 1:06:59 - Top 5 Records of 2015 (Numbers 5 & 4) 1:07:00 - 1:07:28 -  "Bury Our Friends" - Sleater-Kinney 1:07:29 - 1:44:30 - Top 5 Records of 2015 (Numbers 3, 2, 1) 1:44:31 - 1:54:14 -  My Other Favorites / Outro 1:54:15 - 1:55:00 - "Mind On Fire" - Dan Deacon http://popcultureclub.net http://directorsclubpodcast.com Jim Laczkowski's Favorite Records of 2015 1. Bully - Feels Like 2. Torres - Sprinter 3. Courtney Barnett - Sometimes, etc. 4. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly 5. Algiers - Algiers 6. Natalie Prass - Natalie Prass 7. Florence and the Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful 8. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 9. Hop Along - Painted Shut 10. Destroyer - Poison Season Honorable Mention Deafheaven - New Burmuda Sleater-Kinney - No Cities To Love Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment – Surf Wilco - Star Wars Julia Holter - Have You In My Wilderness Lana Del Rey - Honeymoon Churches - With Every Open Eye The Mountain Goats – Beat The Champ Dan Deacon - Gliss Riffer Jim Hanke's Favorite Records of 2015 Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear Jason Isbell - Something More Than Free Maritime - Magnetic Bodies/Maps of Bones Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith David Bazan - Bazan Monthly, Vol. 2 Honorable Mention... Adele - 25 Chvrches - Every Open Eye Drake - If You're Reading This, It's Too Late Glen Hansard - It Was Triumph We Once Proposed EP The Weeknd - Beauty Behind the Madness

It's been awhile since I've podcasted but there's a slew of episodes coming your way for the next month or so.  First up, I welcome to the show, live in-studio, music enthusiast and vinyl expert Jim Hanke, who will soon become a part of The Now Playing Network family next month!   I asked him to stop on by so we could talk music for 2 hours, including his podcast plans, our Nick Digilio connection, and other pop culture tidbits.  The bulk of the conversation revolves around our favorite records of 2015, starting with some honorable mentions, then at about the 46 minute mark, we reveal our Top 5 favorites. Our lists will be available in blog form, in a couple of days over at Pop Culture Club in case you missed a title.  Can't thank you enough for listening as always, and mad props to Jim for his expertise and enthusiasm.  00:00 - 01:30 -  Intro / Nick Digilio Mention 01:31 - 46:05 -  Jim Hanke Introduction / 2015 Records (Honorable Mentions)46:06 - 1:06:59 - Top 5 Records of 2015  (Numbers 5 & 4)1:07:00 - 1:07:28 -  "Bury Our Friends" - Sleater-Kinney1:07:29 - 1:44:30 - Top 5 Records of 2015 (Numbers 3, 2, 1)1:44:31 - 1:54:14 -  My Other Favorites / Outro1:54:15 - 1:55:00 - "Mind On Fire" - Dan DeaconIMPORTANT FYI: This will also be the last Pop Culture Club episode that will cross-pollinate (sortaspeak) in the Director's Club feed.  So as of next year, you're going to want to subscribe to a separate Pop Culture Club ITunes feed if you wanna hear me interview various guests and nerd out about things other than filmmakers.  I'll include that link soon enough as well once it's available.  In a few days, I will be joined by Patrick Ripoll and Sergio Mims to talk about the incredibly profilic Michael Curtiz, and then in January, our Episode 100 extravaganza / year-end best-of show will commence!  Until next time, send me an email at:  directorsclubpodcast@gmail.comhttp://popcultureclub.nethttp://directorsclubpodcast.comJim Laczkowski's Favorite Records of 20151. Bully - Feels Like2. Torres - Sprinter3. Courtney Barnett - Sometimes, etc.4. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly5. Algiers - Algiers6. Natalie Prass - Natalie Prass7. Florence and the Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful8. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell9. Hop Along - Painted Shut10. Destroyer - Poison SeasonHonorable MentionDeafheaven - New BurmudaSleater-Kinney - No Cities To LoveDonnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment – SurfWilco - Star Wars Julia Holter - Have You In My WildernessLana Del Rey - HoneymoonChurches - With Every Open EyeThe Mountain Goats – Beat The ChampJim Hanke's Favorite Records of 2015Father John Misty - I Love You, HoneybearJason Isbell - Something More Than FreeMaritime - Magnetic Bodies/Maps of BonesSeth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott SmithDavid Bazan - Bazan Monthly, Vol. 2Honorable Mention...Adele - 25Chvrches - Every Open EyeDrake - If You're Reading This, It's Too LateGlen Hansard - It Was Triumph We Once Proposed EPThe Weeknd - Beauty Behind the Madness