Director's Club

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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Festival correspondent and friend to the show Erik Childress joins us to talk about this year's Toronto International Film Festival, giving reviews of around ten films that stood out this year, that we have to look forward to either later this year or the next.  Titles include NIGHTCRAWLER, SPRING, MOMMY, WILD, THE VOICES, IT FOLLOWS and more!

Our Nicholas Roeg episode is coming within the week, and Wes Anderson will be recorded in a matter of days!  Included at the end of this episode is a cover song of "Angel in the Snow" by Elliott Smith by yours truly.  Thanks for listening - Jim

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We are back at last with our youngest guest to date! The great Thomas Wishloff, formerly of the Big Kahuna Burger Podcast and now a writer for Sunset Productions, joins us to talk about the highly controversial Oliver Stone.

We touch upon the majority of his filmography with discussions mostly on PLATOON, NATURAL BORN KILLERS, JFK, SALVADOR and a whole lot more. We also review GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, LUCY, THE CONGRESS, THE TRIP TO ITALY, and the first season of TRUE DETECTIVE.

0:00 - 20:50 - Intro / Robin Williams Discussion

20:51 - 22:31 - What We Watched Song

22:32 - 1:14:43 - What We Watched This Week

1:14:44 - 1:16:12 - Director Song

1:16:13 - 2:31:32 - Director Discussion

2:31:33 - 2:37:47 - Top 3 Lists / Outro

In two weeks, we return with friend of the show Bill Ackerman to talk about Nicolas Roeg mainly focusing on DON'T LOOK NOW and WALKABOUT. Until then, send us your feedback and comments over to: [email protected]. Thanks as always for listening!

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Guest-free but incredibly happy to return together as we trek into troubled terrain to talk about independent filmmaker Kelly Reichardt. Despite having not seen her very first film or her latest from this year, we feel confident in expressing what we love about the three films of hers that have garnered much acclaim - OLD JOY, WENDY & LUCY, and MEEK’S CUTOFF. In addition, Patrick talks about Linklater’s latest BOYHOOD while I giddily catch up with a lightning round of about 12 films that I’ve seen as of late.

0:00 - 14:50 - Intro / In-House Business
14:51- 15:50 - What We Watched Song
15:51 - 1:06:48 - What We Watched This Week
1:06:49 - 1:07:58 - Director Song
1:07:59 - 2:17:59 - Director Discussion
2:18:00 - 2:27:28 - Top 3 Lists / Outro

In two weeks, we return to discuss the controversial work of Oliver Stone, focusing mainly on his earlier films PLATOON and SALVADOR. Until then, send us your feedback and comments over to: [email protected]. Thanks as always for listening!

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A special bonus episode is here to make up for lost time. While I was in NYC, I saw two of the best movies of 2014 and I was excited to to talk about those as well as catch up with friend and past guest Erik Childress. Since we’ve hid the mid-way point, I asked him to come on for 90 minutes to see what he feels are the best films of the year so far. We reveal our top ten picks including a shared number one choice! Since Patrick spent over three hours talking older movies with the Samuel Fuller episode, I gave him the night off but we’ll be back in two weeks together for the next official episode. Thanks for listening - Jim

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With Jim lost in New York, Kevin McCallister style, Row Three co-host and constant companion Kurt Halfyard is here with Patrick for a ramblin' good time talking about seminal cult director Samuel Fuller. In addition to discussing his films THE NAKED KISS, SHOCK CORRIDOR, and PICK-UP ON SOUTH STREET, we take on a myriad of classics like AIRPLANE!, DO THE RIGHT THING, THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT, SCORPIO RISING and a number of short horror film recommendations.

 
LINKS TO SHORT HORROR FILMS DISCUSSED
 
THE CAT WITH HANDS

LIGHTS OUT
THE SLEEPOVER
THE LEGEND OF BEAVER DAM
The films of Drew Daywalt
 
 
Be sure to tune in two weeks from now to hear our Kelly Reichardt episode! As always, if you want to send us a question or comment: [email protected]. Stay Sick!

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DVDTalk.com critic and SharcTankMedia contributor Tyler Foster joins us for one of our longer episodes in awhile to talk about a very obscure, unknown filmmaker that you've probably never heard of. Quentin Tarantino. We focus on the breakthrough classic PULP FICTION in honor of its 20th anniversary, as well as Quentin's first of two historical revisions with the WWII revenge drama INGLORIOUS B******S. And obviously we pretty much bring up every movie he's ever done throughout the course of the episode. In addition we review 22 JUMP STREET, MOOD INDIGO, EDGE OF TOMORROW, THE RULES OF ATTRACTION, THE HITCHER films, and much more!  

0:00 - 15:15 - Intro / In-House Business
15:16- 17:14 - What We Watched Song
17:15 - 1:35:50 - What We Watched This Week
1:35:51 - 1:38:00 - Director Song
1:38:01 - 2:06:07 - Pulp Fiction
2:06:08 - 3:03:44 - Inglorious B******s & All Of The Rest Of His Films!
3:03:45 - 3:11:30 - Top 3 Lists / Outro

In two weeks, Jim goes on vacation to NYC while Patrick checks-in with the great Kurt Halfyard to talk about film noir legend Samuel Fuller. Until then, send us your feedback and comments over to:  [email protected]

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Punctuation Films' very own Sean Pierce joins us for a trip with the great German filmmaker Wim Wenders. We focus on his take on Patricia Highsmith with THE AMERICAN FRIEND as well as his most critically acclaimed spiritual meditation, WINGS OF DESIRE.  But we also touch on PARIS, TEXAS, KINGS OF THE ROAD, DONT COME KNOCKING and more!  We also review BLOOD SIMPLE, PARADISE HOPE, THEY CAME TOGETHER, and THE WIND RISES.

In two weeks, we cover the rather unknown director Quentin Tarantino.  Until then, send us your feedback and comments over to: [email protected]

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It's time to get romantic!  Patrick's partner Regina Barry joins us for this special episode as we slip into the slipstream of Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater. He has specialized in several dialogue-heavy indie films from the 90s -- thus, we mainly focus on all three BEFORE films, starting with SUNRISE and ending with last year's MIDNIGHT. But we also touch on WAKING LIFE, BERNIE, DAZED & CONFUSED and more!  We also review APOCALYPSE NOW, ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE, MISTER ED, as well as a few Don Hertzfeld films as well.  

 

0:00 - 06:13 - Intro / In-House Business

06:14 - 07:28 - What We Watched Song

07:29 - 1:17:00 - What We Watched This Week

1:17:01 - 1:17:25 - Director Song

1:17:26 - 2:02:21 - Before Sunrise, Before Sunset

2:02:22 - 2:29:10 - Before Midnight Review (SPOILERS)

2:29:11 - 3:02:21 - More Linklater Films / Top 3 Films / Outro

 

In two weeks, new guest and filmmaker Sean Pierce of Punctuation Films will join us as we hit the road with German filmmaker Wim Wenders. Until then, send us your feedback and comments over to: [email protected]

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Welcome back returning guest and fellow podcaster Andrew James from RowThree.com and the Cinecast Podcast, as we creep into the mind of one Roman Polanski. He has specialized in several memorable psychologial thrillers including his debut REPULSION and the classic noir CHINATOWN, both of which we discuss at length. We also review BOYHOOD, JOE, and UNDER THE SKIN as well as a few other Polanski films towards the end.  

In two weeks, we return possibly with Patrick's partner in tow, to discuss the great Richard Linklater.  Until then, send us your feedback and comments over to: [email protected]

You can also visit Jim's brand new website which features reviews, songs, and more: http://instantjim.com

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