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PODCAST

Director"s Club

James Laczkowski

A monthly show that reviews one film director per episode with the occasional bonus episode. Episodes 123-172 were hosted by Brad & Al. As of 2022, new episodes will be hosted by Jim and a guest!

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All Episodes

01:15:36

A Very Special Episode - 50 Favorite Movies Part 1

Director"s Club ·

2015/04/10

Is this it? Is this the end of Director's Club? That's the question on everybody's mind, and we sorta answer it right at the top. The show could be going away for awhile, but maybe not. Or maybe it'll change into something else. Maybe Jim invented a time machine and is going back to 1985 to go see Back To The Future with him and his dad again! Regardless, Patrick is taking a well-deserved break from the Internet and podcasting. He may return in the future, and Jim may continue to keep this

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02:16:59

Episode 88: John Huston

Director"s Club ·

2015/03/29

The great Nat Almirall joins us to talk about a true legend, director of such classics as THE MALTESE FALCON and THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE. The one and only John Huston is discussed at length touching upon many films throughout his lengthy career. Other titles that come up include FAT CITY, LET THERE BE LIGHT, THE MISFITS, and more! In addition, Jim and Patrick gush over two new indie films, IT FOLLOWS and THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY, while Nat revisits AMADEUS. 00:00 - 10:10 - Intro10:11 - 11:49

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02:03:41

Bonus Episode: Laura Dern & Top 5 Favorite Actresses

Director"s Club ·

2015/03/22

Our first edition of Actor's Club! For this bonus episode, I enlisted the help of returning guest and friend to the show, Bill Ackerman. Together we focus on our favorite actresses for the first half, then for the second half, we examine the versatile career of Laura Dern. Movies mentioned include SMOOTH TALK, RAMBLING ROSE, CITIZEN RUTH, INLAND EMPIRE, and a whole lot more! We also touch upon her incredible work in the HBO show ENLIGHTENED. Stay tuned for another episode like this come

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Bonus Episode: BUZZARD & FAULTS Interview Special

Director"s Club ·

2015/03/17

We couldn't be more excited to talk to Joel Potrykus (BUZZARD) and Riley Stearns (FAULTS) both of whom were kind enough to talk to us about their latest films, their eariler work, influences, and a whole lot more. Two really fascinating independent features recently released by two directors we both feel are worth learning more about. We proudly present a special bonus episode where each of us interview a filmmaker, and hopefully there will be even more of this type of episode in the future. Big

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02:29:51

Episode 87: Larry Cohen

Director"s Club ·

2015/03/06

The Stuff! It's Alive! Yes, we're back with returning guest Mike Flynn. This time we're covering B-movie genre-master Larry Cohen. Of course we talk about a couple of his more popular films but other titles include GOD TOLD ME TO, Q: THE WINGED SERPENT, BLACK CAESAR, and more! We also discuss revenge movies, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, and present a new segment that features the hardest we have ever laughed in the history of the show. 00:00 - 11:10 - Intro / In-House Business11:11 - 13:12 -

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01:51:14

Bonus Episode: The Big Bad Music Show

Director"s Club ·

2015/02/26

By popular demand, Jim and Patrick are back with a bonus episode full of music talk. Jim just released a new album, Patrick's working on one, and they both relate their stories of growing as songwriters, learning to sing, the recording process, their taste in music, and much much more. In this case, much much more mostly just means "they talk about a shitload of music from the 90's". But if you were ever curious about what Jim and Patrick's music sounded like, look no further. If you definitely

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02:23:42

Episode 86: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director"s Club ·

2015/02/16

Achtung! We're back with returning guest Sean Pierce who joined us for a different German director once before. This time we attempt to comprehend the enigmatic and extremely prolific Rainer Werner Fassbinder. We cover a few titles mainly focusing on ALI: FEAR EATS THE SOUL, VERONIKA VOSS, BEWARE OF A HOLY WHORE and THE MARRIAGE OF MARIA BRAUN. We also review THE HOMESMAN, BLACK SEA, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, MEDIUM COOL and PEEPING TOM!00:00 - 23:04 - Intro / News / Business23:05 - 24:08 - What We

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02:33:44

Episode 85: Stanley Donen

Director"s Club ·

2015/01/28

Though not in the same room, the show must go on! Returning guest and WHPK DJ Sergio Mims to talk about the extraordinary Stanley Donen, one of Hollywood's living (!) legends. The conversation dances around some classics such as SINGIN IN THE RAIN, CHARADE, TWO FOR THE ROAD, FUNNY FACE and a whole lot more! Earlier in the show, Jim talks about WAKE IN FRIGHT, Sergio reviews BLACKHAT, and Patrick does the lightning round!00:00 - 25:00 - Intro / News / Business25:01 - 26:33 - What We Watched

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03:22:38

Episode 84: The Best Of 2014

Director"s Club ·

2015/01/09

The episode you have all been waiting for is now here! Our three and a half hour epic covering the year in review and much much more. Patrick deconstructing NIGHTCRAWLER and WHIPLASH in a way that left Jim’s head spinning! Jim annoying Patrick with weird sounds and movie title puns! Resolutions for 2015 and lots of laughter over beer and jelly beans! We talk about our favorite movies of 2014 of course, but in addition, we listen to two voicemails, read some top ten lists via listener emails, and

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02:10:53

Bonus Episode: The Songs That Changed Your Life

Director"s Club ·

2015/01/05

Hello folks! Jim here, with a special episode for the new year. I called several previous guests and friends of the show with one simple question: "What is the song that changed your life?" Inspired by the film that changed your life book as well as my own love of all-things music, I decided to talk with several folks about what music means to them and which specific songs have a story behind them. This might happen with different guests twice a year. Included are choices from myself and

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02:39:37

Episode 83: Robert Altman

Director"s Club ·

2015/01/04

Well I'm back everyone and I couldn't be more ecstatic about this episode, in which we discuss Patrick's favorite filmmaker, the great Robert Altman! In addition, I (kind of) review my favorite director's latest film entitled INHERENT VICE. Maybe you've heard of it? We also talk a couple of other recent releases such as WILLOW CREEK and I proclaim my love for NBC's gorgeous and disturbing show HANNIBAL. But the bulk of the conversation consists of us raving about all-things Altman including

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01:49:46

Bonus Episode: Book To Film Adaptations

Director"s Club ·

2014/12/23

Did you know that in Iceland it's a Christmas tradition for people to exchange books on Christmas Eve? Then you take your book to bed that night, along with some chocolates. You will have to supply your own chocolates, but consider this our Christmas Eve book to you. Patrick talked with his friend Sarah Argodale about book adaptations, asking hard hitting questions like What Do The Harry Potter Adaptations Get Right and Wrong? Why Do We Have Such Strong Memories of Danny Devito's Matilda

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02:07:30

Bonus Episode: Temple of Doom Commentary

Director"s Club ·

2014/12/16

"Well I'm Patrick and I'm back from the dead/chilling at the beach down at Club Med." Well that might not be true, but we are here with another bonus commentary track for you. In honor of the dubious history of Thanksgiving (or, as Native Americans call it, The Day of Mourning) Regina and Patrick decided to record a drinking game* commentary track for one of the most racist mainstream films of the 1980's: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. A big part of both their childhoods, Patrick and

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03:01:55

Episode 82: Andrei Tarkovsky

Director"s Club ·

2014/11/23

Looking to get logey? Can't wait for the turkey's tryptophan to kick in? Why not dip into the work of the greatest slow-paced Russian director of all time, Andrei Tarkovsky with Patrick and Auteurist Trap's Bill Ackerman? In addition to touching upon all seven of his masterpieces, they talk about Interstellar, Whiplash, Inherent Vice, Outer Space, and more. The rest of the year Patrick will be dedicating to bonus episodes, but join us at the end of December for the long-anticipated Robert Altman

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01:27:32

Bonus Episode: Interstellar, Birdman, Nightcrawler...

Director"s Club ·

2014/11/09

So many new releases that will be talked about more and more until awards time have arrived. And yes, that's right! Another bonus episode has arrived but this one is a little bit shorter since there's only one voice you'll be hearing for the majority of its running time. I fly solo and return to talk about what I've been through lately, both the good and the bad including the reasons for my absence. There's a lengthy introdution (Marc Maron-style) regarding my health, a decision to move back home

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03:57:18

Bonus Episode: The Horror Movie Show

Director"s Club ·

2014/11/06

You want to talk about monsters? Patrick and site contributor Gabe Powers are here with a monster podcast where they talk about YOUR favorite horror movies. 172 horror films, across ten decades, for four hours, all voted on by Director's Club listeners. Where did your favorites rank? What were the two films to get the most votes? How many Cronenberg, Carpenter, Romero and Lynch films made it? What modern horror classic received zero votes? You have to listen to this deep dive into the world of

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03:32:56

Episode 81: George Romero

Director"s Club ·

2014/10/31

Happy Halloween every body! It's the Great Patrick, Charlie Brown! And he is joined by returning contributor to the show Ghoulie Gabe Powers, as well as the fiendish James Gillham of the High & Low Brow podcast over at Where The Long Tail Ends! Together they creep into the spooooky horror shows from director George Romero. Bypassing (for the most part) discussions on his zombie films, they focus mainly on MARTIN and MONKEY SHINES, as well as briefly touch on a couple others. In addition, there

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03:20:55

Episode 80: Terence Fisher

Director"s Club ·

2014/10/24

Film blogger/podcaster and friend of the show Robert Reineke joins Patrick to talk seminal Hammer horror director Terence Fisher. In addition to discussing the career of this British director of distinction, we talk about THE IMITATION GAME, MAN WITH THE MOVIE CAMERA, TOP SECRET and Patrick's return to The Music Box of Horrors. ALSO! LISTENERS! We want your top 10 horror movie lists to be included in a future bonus episode, but there's a catch! The world doesn't need another list packed with Alien,

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03:03:22

Episode 79: Wes Anderson

Director"s Club ·

2014/09/29

Friend and favorite to the show Regina Barry returns for a monumental discussion on the beloved auteur Wes Anderson. In addition to talking about all his films, we discuss RESOLUTION, CONCUSSION, THE ONE I LOVE and more. Included at the very end of the episode is a brief discussion on The Beatles of all things. Also, I give a special announcement at the beginning which details how the rest of the year will be for me and I couldn't be more grateful and appreciative for my co-host and dear friend

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02:33:47

Episode 78: Nicolas Roeg

Director"s Club ·

2014/09/22

A departure for us -- as edited by Patrick this time 'round -- in which the great Bill Ackerman and Patrick talk about controversial British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg. They delve into the majority of his filmography, bypassing the "What we watched" segment, but nevertheless, this is an episode you won't want to miss and won't soon forget! Thanks as always for listening and stay tuned for the Wes Anderson episode in about a week! - Jim

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