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Jim Laczkowski

Episode 244: Frank Capra (feat. Ross Bratin & Tripp Burton)

Episode 244: Frank Capra (feat. Ross Bratin & Tripp Burton)

The last director-centric episode was back in November but we're back on the regularly monthly schedule as of now! Huge thanks to my buddies Ross & Tripp for coming on to talk about a true blue classic storyteller!

Episode 241: Michael Ritchie (feat. Peter Sobczynski)

Episode 241: Michael Ritchie (feat. Peter Sobczynski)

Dealt with the worst virus/head cold the past week but I made time to record another delightful episode featuring a long overdue return stint from a great Chicago film critic.

B-Side Me #2: Belle & Sebastian

B-Side Me #2: Belle & Sebastian

A brand-new music spin-off version of Director's Club, only this time, it's all about music co-hosted with my intelligent, talented fiancée Sharon.

Bonus Episode: Jim & Patrick Watch The Entire Nightmare In Elm Street Series In One Day!

Bonus Episode: Jim & Patrick Watch The Entire Nightmare In Elm Street Series In One Day!

Happy Halloween! Sorry this showed up late, but hey, it did turn up at 6:06 which is close enough to 666. Stay to the end to hear a special guest cameo you won't want to miss!

New Reviews & Mental Filmness Wrap-Up!

New Reviews & Mental Filmness Wrap-Up!

Catching up with titles I've been meaning to sit down and write about including a couple of documentaries and reviews of Mental Filmness titles as it begins to wrap-up for 2025.

Episode 240: Mike Flanagan (feat. Chloe Waryan)

Episode 240: Mike Flanagan (feat. Chloe Waryan)

A filmmaker whose work I mostly enjoy overall and today's guest kinda agrees (with reservations). The great Chloe Waryan (Not Scared Pod) returns for her yearly October visit to talk horror, yay!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) (dir. Tobe Hooper)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) (dir. Tobe Hooper)

The portrayal of a true American nightmare as well as my favorite horror film of all time.