#23: "Untitled #3 (Rhubarb)" - Aphex Twin
A song without words can be even more powerful and of course, hard to put into words as to why it resonates so strongly with me but let's give it a try!
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#22: Wonder Boys (2000) (dir. Curtis Hanson)
It's been nearly a month since I've written and shame on me! But I have a very good excuse: my career is where it's needed to be for quite some time. In other words, things have changed.
Bonus Material: The 10th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival (Part 1 of 2) - 2023
In lieu of reviews for 5 Years, I've been doing write-ups of everything I've seen at CCFF 2023. Providing that here until time frees up for regular content.
Bonus Episode: Jim's 45th Birthday Special Request (feat. Patrick Ripoll)
Bonus Episode: Jim's 45th Birthday Special Request (feat. Patrick Ripoll)0:00/2001×
Every year I ask my friend Patrick to provide me with something special in the form of a podcast gift. His friendship of course is the real gift but his presence for this episode is
Review / Interview: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023) (dir. Kelly Fremon Craig)
So happy that I saw this at a public preview screening in which the audience was laughing, cheering and having a great time. This deserves to be seen by all families and especially teenagers!
#21: She Dies Tomorrow (2020) (dir. Amy Seimetz)
Who knew Amy Seimetz would have released a film at the most perfect time in 2020 when we were all living in a perpetual state of anxiety and isolation? It's become my favorite film about anxiety.
Episode 212: Joan Micklin Silver (feat. Marya Gates & Bill Ackerman)
Episode 212: Joan Micklin Silver (feat. Marya Gates & Bill Ackerman)0:00/2001×
For this episode I recruited two terrific and talented film writers and commentators especially since two of the movies we talk about happen to be all-time favorites for the both of them. Guest co-host and