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Director"s Club

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/or Bill. The spin-off show, B-Side Me, is also here (for now) which is all about music/bands!

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02:27:43

Episode 67: Otto Preminger

Director"s Club ·

2014/02/05

Returning guest and friend to the show Nat Almirall joins us to talk about the great Otto Preminger. We debate the merits of his beloved noir mystery LAURA, and then praise the incredible melodrama, DAISY KENYON. We also touch upon his filmography later in the show including a couple of his classic courtroom dramas. Before that, though, we have discussions about THAT AWKWARD MOMENT, GROUNDHOG DAY, and Patrick talks about indulging in some low-budget VHS horror films.0:00 - 15:50 - Intro / Tribute

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02:19:04

Episode 66: Paul Verhoeven

Director"s Club ·

2014/01/23

CHUD contributor John Bernhard joins us to talk about another great action filmmaker, Paul Verhoeven. We mainly focus on his incredibly dirty film from the 70s, TURKISH DELIGHT, and then praise the satiric sci-fi sendup that is STARSHIP TROOPERS. We also touch upon his filmography later in the show. Before that, though, we have discussions about BURKE AND HARE, as well as some of the best films of 2013 including HER, INSIDE LLEYWN DAVIS, and Patrick talks about his experience at a recent short film

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53:08

Bonus Episode: Film Music From 2013

Director"s Club ·

2014/01/18

Radio Director's Club returns! A special bonus episode of WDCP is here once again! Last time Patrick treated you to an array of parody songs from above and beyond. This time, Jim goes through some of the very best scores and soundtracks of 2013, and plays small segments from each selection. He even includes a bonus cover of one his favorite songs, some PSAs, and a surprise bonus montage at the very end. Hope you enjoy this lovely and often disturbing bit of ear candy.

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01:56:31

Episode 65: Best of 2013 Part 2

Director"s Club ·

2014/01/06

Here is Part 2 of Episode 65 - featuring a lot more listener interaction and a montage at the end. Thanks again for listening to both episodes covering our 2013 in review and much much more. Happy 2014 to you all.

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02:21:09

Episode 65: Best Of 2013 Part 1

Director"s Club ·

2014/01/06

Not much more to say other than this is an epic 2-part discussion about the year 2013. We talk about our favorite movies of course, but in addition, we listen to some voicemails, read some emails, and reveal sub-categories which lead to some wonderful digressions as always. Be sure to download Part 2 to hear many listener submissions and a montage of messages at the very end. We can't thank you enough for your continued support, and for being a subscriber. Happy 2014 to you

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02:29:33

Episode 64: Vincente Minelli

Director"s Club ·

2013/12/23

We are back together again, and this time, we have one of the best Chicago film critics as our guest. Sergio Mims joins us to discuss our first director of musical classics such as MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. There is a whole lot to say about the great Vincente Minelli. In addition to some Christmas goodies dispersed throughout the episode (be sure to stay to the end if you dare), we also touch upon Minelli's versatile filmography later in the show. Before that, though, we have

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01:54:17

Episode 63: Hayao Miyazaki

Director"s Club ·

2013/12/13

With Jim on sabbatical studying the migration habits of puffins, Patrick is once again joined by friend of the show Brian Tellerico from hollywoodchicago.com to discuss beloved animated filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. That is to say his films are animated. As far as I can tell, he is flesh and blood. Before that, though, we have discussions about some of the best films of 2013 including The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, To The Wonder, Blackfish and Leviathan. Also: a lot of weird stuff that has

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01:26:39

Bonus Episode: Radio Director's Club

Director"s Club ·

2013/12/08

Parody songs. Some of you love them, some of you despise them. Patrick here, with some good news for the former. The latter can go suck eggs. Set your dials to this special bonus episode and get a chance to listen to every song we've ever recorded up to this point. 86 minutes of pure parody heaven, hosted by six very popular FM radio DJ's, include the irresistable Spanish 101 Dracula (https://twitter.com/el_bleh). Join us, radioheads! (In fact, two different Radiohead songs are parodied).In a few

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01:59:55

Episode 62: Nicolas Winding Refn

Director"s Club ·

2013/11/18

Friend to the show and film studies expert, Chris Olson joins us for an in-depth discussion on Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn. We focus on his debut classic PUSHER as well as as his take on the biopic, BRONSON. We end up mentioning the majority of his filmography especially DRIVE. In addition, Chris reviews GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, Patrick sinks his teeth into THE VAMPIRE LOVERS, and Jim revisits a couple of comedies from 1999, BOWFINGER and DICK! In about two weeks, we will be back

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02:14:34

Episode 61: Mario Bava Part II

Director"s Club ·

2013/11/06

Apologies in advance for the poorer than usual sound quality, but it is being rectified as we speak in time for the next episode. For our last horror-themed episode of the season, the great Gabe Powers of DVDActive.com (and guest contributor to our site) returns once again to talk about the incredibly influential horror director Mario Bava. This is our 2nd episode on Bava, as there is still so much to cover. We focus on his take on the anthology film BLACK SABBATH as well as what is considered the

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02:12:09

Episode 60: Wes Craven

Director"s Club ·

2013/10/16

Film writer Daniel Baldwin joins us for an in-depth dissection on horror maven Wes Craven. We talk about the majority of his filmography focusing on THE HILLS HAVE EYES and SCREAM, as well as several others throughout the course of the conversation. We also review GRAVITY, METALLICA: THROUGH THE NEVER, NOSFERATU, and a whole lot more! In about two weeks, we will be back with our 2nd sequel episode, this time reviewing more from the great Mario Bava. Please be sure to leave us a voicemail to play

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01:22:15

Bonus Episode: Breaking Bad Summation

Director"s Club ·

2013/10/06

Hello! Jim here. Previous guest and talented writer and film journalist Renn Brown joins me to talk about my favorite TV show of all time, BREAKING BAD. There is so much to talk about for 90 minutes, in terms of both the finale and the series of a whole. And we could've easily have gone longer to touch on more memorable subplots and side characters. Patrick will catch up soon enough, and will share his thoughts on a later episode. In light of how much discussion the finale has generated, I

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02:10:38

Episode 59: Russ Meyer

Director"s Club ·

2013/10/01

Nudie cuties! And no, we're not referring to your handsome hosts. Alongside film writer Paul Freitag, we deconstruct the legendary sexploitation director Russ Meyer. In addition to covering FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL KILL and BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, we talk about a wide variety of topics ranging from COMPLIANCE, THE SOPRANOS and a whole lot more! In two weeks, we will be back to talk about the horror maven Wes Craven with guest Daniel Baldwin. Please be sure to leave us a voicemail to play on the

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02:17:51

Episode 58: Mike Nichols

Director"s Club ·

2013/09/13

Hey wow, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Fear not, the wait is over. Director’s Club Podcast is back with a brand new episode. With Jim relocated, the ambiguously happy duo gets their groove back, Stella-style, via Skype! Alongside Chicago film critic Peter Sobcyznski, they deconstruct the dramedy director Mike Nichols. In addition to covering CATCH-22 and CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, we talk about a wide variety of films such as THE ACT OF KILLING, SALINGER, the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET series and a whole lot

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01:54:09

Episode 57: Alfonso Cuaron

Director"s Club ·

2013/06/30

Hey wow, it's been a while, hasn't it? Fear not, the wait is over*. Director's Club Podcast is back with a brand new episode. With Jim on holiday, Patrick chats with Chicago film critic Brian Tallerico about world renowned Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón. In addition to covering his touchstone classics Y Tu Mama Tambien and Children of Men, we talk about a wide variety of films such as The Burning, After Earth, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Fast and the Furious 6, and even indie video game

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02:34:48

Episode 56: David Lynch

Director"s Club ·

2013/05/20

We are back with an official episode at last, this time with two guests. Nat Almirall and returning champion Zach Betonte are joining us for the long awaited episode on surrealist director David Lynch. Included are discussions around most of his films, but the two main reviews include the neo-noir BLUE VELVET and his more recent critical darling MULHOLLAND DRIVE. Patrick gives it his all during the what we watched segment with another lightning round edition, Nat brings up LOL, AMERICAN SPLENDOR,

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01:46:58

Bonus Episode: Friday the 13th Commentary (feat....

Director"s Club ·

2013/05/12

Happy Mother's Day! Here is a very special bonus episode featuring a live running commentary w/Patrick and his mother, as they sit down to watch the first installment of Friday the 13th together. Next official episode will be up in one week, on director David Lynch! Thanks again for the support and for listening!http://directorsclubpodcast.com

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02:13:03

Bonus Episode: Room 237 & Upstream Color

Director"s Club ·

2013/05/08

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS for two recent releases! We decided to put out a very special bonus episode for two very special films. Alongside recurring guest Kurt Halfyard, we review and dissect the documentary ROOM 237 as well as the highly original UPSTREAM COLOR. We hope you check them both out, because they're not only worth seeing, but worth a prolonged discussion amongst cinephiles. And in less than a week's time, you will get another official episode on director David Lynch as well as

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03:14:07

Episode 55: Michael Haneke

Director"s Club ·

2013/04/12

Hope you're ready for an epic-length episode featuring the great Kurt Halfyard of RowThree.com, who returns for the fourth time to talk with us about the controversial and divisive director Michael Haneke. We talk about most of his filmography throughout the conversation but the two main reviews include CODE UNKNOWN and his critically acclaimed paranoia thriller CACHE. In addition, Kurt revisits Soderbergh's underappreciated THE INFORMANT while Jim trashes the latest horror remake EVIL DEAD. 0:00 –

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Bonus Episode: Martin Donovan Interview

Director"s Club ·

2013/04/05

I had the immense pleasure of getting to talk to actor/writer/director Martin Donovan for this bonus episode. I've long admired his work going all the way back to when I first saw Hal Hartley's TRUST back in 1994 and he's worked with some incredible filmmakers over the years. Martin is now behind the camera, to tell a taut, suspenseful story about conflicting ideologies clashing with his recent directorial debut, COLLABORATOR. The interview starts right after a 10-minute introduction in which I

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