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trust lies anxiety (2026)

My short film about financial anxiety

oh sharon (steve perry)

A video I made about a traveling cup of coffee & Steve Perry.

the past is here (2025)

My short film about trauma?

Souled American's Sanctions + Remake (dir. Ross McElwee)

I know I'm taking a break from writing but first... two of my favorite artists came back from their own extended break and I need to say this all right now before I step back. These works of art are important.

So this is 48?

Happy birthday, here are some words from me! Including ones about mental health, what I'm up to, why I'm struggling and why there's hope.

Dial P for Podcast #4: The 39 Steps, Secret Agent, Sabotage, Young & Innocent

The next chapter in the monthly series, Dial P for Podcast.

Taking A Much-Needed Extended Break

Jim here with an important update that I hope you'll read

Dial P for Podcast #3: The Skin Game, Rich & Strange, Number 17, The Man Who Knew Too Much

The next chapter in the monthly series, Dial P for Podcast.

B-Side Me #5: Counting Crows

NOTE: After this episode, B-Side Me will be getting its own separate feed as a standalone show! If you enjoy the first five episodes, you'll have to subscribe to the new link which I will share soon!

Episode 246: Alejandro Jodorowsky (feat. Mike White & Heather Drain)

Last year, Sharon said watch THE HOLY MOUNTAIN. Now my life is forever changed. No, that's not hyperbole. Here with me to discuss Jodorowsky are two of the best podcasters/cinephiles in the whole universe about a true master!

Chicago Film Festivals Are Coming Soon!

Of course, I'll be helping out and covering the Chicago Critics Film Festival. In addition, Doc10 is happening around the same time. The latter is always great too - and their lineup has been announced! Read all about it below!

Update for New Subscribers

Also for those who have been with me since the beginning!

At Last

Thoughts on my favorite director, last night's Academy Awards