RIP Glen Hansard
One of my favorite musicians/songwriters has passed. Here are my thoughts.
Jim Laczkowski
Bonus Episode: Sneakers Commentary Track (feat. Erik Childress)
No more secrets. As I re-engage after a hiatus, I am joined by esteemed colleague, Erik Childress, fellow cinephile and Chicago film critic. We embark on an analytical journey, providing a live commentary that elucidates the film's intricate layers and the profound implications of its narrative.
New Movie Reviews (July 2026)
Time to catch up! I'll briefly begin with what my favorites of the year are so far and then launch into 4 new movie reviews that I'm excited to share!
Dial P for Podcast #6: Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Suspicion, Saboteur, Shadow of a Doubt
The next chapter in the monthly series, Dial P for Podcast.
New Spielberg & Physical Media Reviews
The break didn't last too long since I'm back to writing some more but podcasting is still on hiatus for another six weeks or so. In the meantime, there's not only a new Spielberg movie coming out, there are reviews of a graphic novel and some physical media here too!
Dial P for Podcast #5: The Lady Vanishes, Jamaica Inn, Rebecca, Foreign Correspondent
The next chapter in the monthly series, Dial P for Podcast.
Backrooms (2026) (dir. Kane Parsons)
The problem lately is that most modern horror is entertaining without being truly haunting and thought-provoking. Lately, the credits roll and the film leaves me and I think about what I have to do the next day. I want to be left with something that requires processing what I’