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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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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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02:06:01

Bonus Episode: Creepshow Commentary

Director"s Club ·

2013/04/01

The episode title says it all. Here is Jim and Patrick's first attempt at an audio commentary for the 1982 horror anthology classic, CREEPSHOW!

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02:04:13

Episode 54: Claire Denis

Director"s Club ·

2013/03/30

No guest this week which means we are back to our old ways. For this episode, we focus on French filmmaker Claire Denis, chosen mostly due to Patrick's love of the film WHITE MATERIAL when he first saw it. We first review the understated and critically acclaimed 35 SHOTS OF RUM, in addition to a couple more of her films. For what we watched, I checked out the Mamet-directed HBO film PHIL SPECTOR, while Patrick revisits the JACKASS trilogy and legacy!In two weeks, Cinecast's own Kurt Halfyard

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02:15:33

Episode 53: John Cassavetes

Director"s Club ·

2013/03/11

Film Jive co-host Zach Betonte joins us to talk about the remarkably influential independent filmmaker John Cassavetes. We discuss his most critically lauded film, A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, as well as his foray into the Mafia crime genre, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE. In addition, Zach revisits THE ROAD WARRIOR, Jim discusses STOKER, and PATRICK talks about his love of horror fan fiction and Troma films. 0:00 – 8:32 – Introduction / In-house business 8:33 – 9:02 – What We Watched This Week

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02:35:46

Episode 52: Robert Zemeckis

Director"s Club ·

2013/02/14

Returning guest Erik Childress of Film Threat, Efilmcritic, and The Chicago Film Critics Association joins us to talk about the incredibly innovative Robert Zemeckis. We definitely touch upon some of his classic films later in the show but the main reviews we focus on are the more divisive choices, FORREST GUMP and his follow-up foray into science-fiction CONTACT. In addition, Erik talks about A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, Jim discusses WRONG, and Patrick reviews the classic SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS.0:00

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02:31:05

Episode 51: The Coen Brothers

Director"s Club ·

2013/01/24

Returning guests Matt Gamble of Where The Long Tail Ends as well as writer/musician Russ Woods joins us to talk about visionary filmmakers The Coen Brothers. We review their take on the beloved gangster film noir with MILLER’S CROSSING as well as their critically lauded follow-up BARTON FINK. In addition, Matt talks about both THE LAST STAND & RESURRECT DEAD: THE MYSTERY OF THE TOYNBEE TILES, Jim discusses a rewatch of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, Russ reviews INDIE GAME: THE MOVIE which then leads

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01:21:01

Episode 50: Part 2 - Anniversary Clip Show

Director"s Club ·

2013/01/04

It's the 2-year anniversary of the Director's Club Podcast! With all the support we've gotten from friends, fans, guests, film critics and listeners, we decided to put together the inevitable slapdash mash of clips from previous episodes. Most are fun and funnier, while a few are smart and sweet. For the first hour, you get to hear our live reactions to some of the highlights from the first 50 episodes over the years. Then we realized it was 2am, and Patrick's heater decided that it was best if

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03:42:48

Episode 50: Part 1 - Favorite Films of 2012

Director"s Club ·

2013/01/03

The show you've all been waiting for! Our epic three and a half hour episode covering our favorite movies of 2012 and more. There will also be a follow up anniversary episode for Episode 50, featuring clips and highlights from the past two years of podcasting so keep your eyes open for Part 2 - The Clip Show. Details for this episode are highlighted below. Thanks to everyone who participated in this episode and submitted a list either via voicemail or email. 00:00 – 3:30 – Jim’s Favorite Song

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02:04:02

Episode 49: Buster Keaton

Director"s Club ·

2012/12/28

No guest joins us this week so we go back to the way we started, which is appropriate since we will be celebrating our 2-year anniversary with Episode 50 next week! For this episode, we tumble into the silent film era to discuss comedy legend Buster Keaton. We touch upon his large body of work including many of his short films, but we mainly focus on the romantic comedy SEVEN CHANCES as well as the beloved action-packed classic THE GENERAL. In addition, Jim slows things down with a trek through

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02:08:52

Episode 48: Park Chan-wook

Director"s Club ·

2012/12/17

CFCA member, film and television journalist Brian Tallerico stops by to talk about the critically acclaimed Korean director Park Chan-wook. For this episode, we take a different approach and talk about his renowned, violent, existential revenge films, SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE, OLDBOY, and LADY VENGEANCE. We later expand upon a couple more of his other films as well. In addition, Brian talks about a couple of recent and upcoming releases particularly ZERO DARK THIRTY, Patrick talks about the

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02:06:51

Episode 47: Henri-Georges Clouzot

Director"s Club ·

2012/12/02

Friend to the show and film writer Robert Reineke stops by to talk about the groundbreaking French filmmaker Henri-Georges Clouzot. We start off by discussing his widely acclaimed success THE WAGES OF FEAR and then take a look at the influential noir thriller LES DIABOLIQUES. We later expand upon a couple more of his other films as well. In addition, Robert reviews the Christmas crime film CASH ON DEMAND, Patrick talks about his unusual affection for MY SOUL TO TAKE, and Jim reviews the latest

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02:04:45

Episode 46: Joe Dante

Director"s Club ·

2012/11/21

Friend and filmmaker Collin Souter returns to the show to talk about the legendary Joe Dante. We start off by discussing his breakthrough blockbuster success GREMLINS and then take a look at the underappreciated coming-of-age gem MATINEE. We later expand upon some more of his other films as well. In addition, Collin reviews the recent RED DAWN remake, Patrick talks about THE DIRTY HARRY films and FANTASIA, and Jim gives mad props to Spielberg’s dialogue-driven take on the biopic, LINCOLN. In about

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02:44:45

Episode 45: John Carpenter Part II

Director"s Club ·

2012/11/02

Jay Cheel of the Film Junk podcast (also as an established filmmaker himself) returns to talk about horror master John Carpenter, and this happens to be our first sequel episode! This time we delve into his now widely regarded sci-fi horror classic THE THING as well as the action throwback cult favorite THEY LIVE. We later expand upon some more of his other films as well. In addition, Jay revisits FRIGHT NIGHT PART II, Patrick talks about CLOUD ATLAS, and this time Jim takes a turn with the

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02:18:44

Episode 44: Mario Bava

Director"s Club ·

2012/10/25

The great Gabe Powers of DVDActive.com (and regular contributor to our site) returns to talk about the incredibly influential horror director Mario Bava. We focus on his debut Gothic horror classic BLACK SUNDAY as well as what is considered the first slasher film of its kind, TWITCH OF THE DEATH NERVE. We later expand upon some more of his other films as well. In addition, Jim dives into the past to track down films he hasn't seen since he was a teenager starting with DEAD OF WINTER, Gabe talks

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01:44:46

Episode 43: Wong Kar-wai

Director"s Club ·

2012/10/08

Damon Houx of ScreenCrush.com joins us to talk about the influential and original Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. We briefly touch upon on his breakout film CHUNGKING EXPRESS (most of that discussion was lost due to technical difficulties) but the main film we focus on is the very beloved IN THE MOOD OF LOVE. We definitely expand upon some more of his lesser known work as well. In addition, Jim lept into Rian Johnson’s extremely entertaining LOOPER, Damon reviews the new sci-fi opus from Tom

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01:25:54

Bonus Episode: Compliance & The Imposter

Director"s Club ·

2012/09/28

Jay Cheel of Film Junk, Kurt Halfyard of Row Three's Cinecast, and Zach Betonte of Film Jive join me in a quick 90-minute conversation about the two recently released films COMPLIANCE and THE IMPOSTER, both of which I think are two of the year's best. I have a couple of reservations about the latter which are brought up, but most of the debates surround the former. Overall you can expect a roundtable-style discussion as we examine two very interesting films that tackle true life stories about

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01:53:20

Episode 42: Ralph Bakshi

Director"s Club ·

2012/09/23

Troy Anderson joins us to talk about our very first animated filmmaker, the audacious and highly original Ralph Bakshi. We mainly focus on his adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS as well as his unique look back at American history with AMERICAN POP, but we definitely touch upon some more of his lesser known work as well. Towards the end, we realize that a 2nd episode may come into fruition in the future simply because there's a lot to be said about this incredibly unique artist. In addition, Jim

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01:43:20

Bonus Episode: 2012 TIFF Wrap-Up

Director"s Club ·

2012/09/19

Returning guest Erik Childress talks with Jim about the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival and the really good time he had this year. Obviously, we don't touch on all 38 movies (!) he saw in 6 days, but we discuss around 12 titles that stood out. Included are spoiler-free summations on these films in particular:AntiviralCloud AtlasFrances HaJohn Dies at the EndPassionSeven PsychopathsSilver Linings PlaybookThe IcemanThe ImpossibleThe Place Beyond the PinesTo the WonderIf you want to learn

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02:33:03

Episode 41: William Friedkin (feat. Phil Nobile Jr.)

Director"s Club ·

2012/08/31

The great Phil Nobile Jr returns to talk with us about the legendary (and often controversial) director William Friedkin. Although we do touch upon his more renowned 70s era favorites, the two films we focus on are the controversial CRUISING as well as the mid-80s action crime drama TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA. In addition, Jim digests the rather subpar Stephen King adaptation THINNER, Phil talks about a private 35MM screening he had of COCKFIGHTER, and Patrick ventured out the theater to see the newly

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01:03:02

Bonus Episode: Listener Emails & More!

Director"s Club ·

2012/08/23

Jim and Patrick play catch up on listener emails, discuss the shocking news of director Tony Scott's suicide, briefly touch on the latest season of Breaking Bad, and later do a more lengthy "What We Watched Segment" for this quick little bonus episode for the month of August. Jim brings the love for both THE LONG GOODBYE and LAST SUMMER, while Patrick begins checking out Season 1 of THE X-FILES. Send us your thoughts at: directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com

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