Director's Club

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 all.

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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 discussions about some of the best films of 2013 including AMERICAN HUSTLE, NEBRASKA, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, a differing opinion on INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS, as well as a couple of recent documentaries too!  

0:00 - 9:53 - Intro 
9:54 - 10:55 - What We Watched Song
10:56 - 1:14:41 - What We Watched This Week
1:14:42 - 1:16:38 - PSA
1:16:39 - 2:15:28 - Freeflowing Minelli discussion 
2:15:29 - 2:25:24 - Denouement
2:25:25 - 2:29:32 - Bonus Christmas Gift! 

In about two weeks, we will be recording our annual Best Of The Year show!  Please send us your top ten list by leaving us a voicemail to play on the show at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon! Questions and Top Ten Lists are always welcome via email: [email protected]

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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 no real point.

0:00 - 3:24 - Intro
3:25 - 5:07 - What We Watched Song
5:08 - 42:38 - What We Watched This Week
42:39 - 42:58 - Director Song
42:59 - 1:34:31 - Freeflowing Miyazaki discussion
1:34:31 - 1:35:47 - Closing Music
1:35:48 - 1:48:21 - Hidden Track
1:48:22 - 1:54:16 - With Love For The Best Show On WFMU

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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 days, we will be back with our 2nd episode on an animated director, this time covering the work of Hayao Miyazaki alongside past guest Brian Tallerico. Please be sure to leave us a voicemail to play on the show at 224-366-9528 or send us an email at: [email protected]

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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 with our 2nd episode on an animated director, this time covering the work of Hayao Miyazaki alongside past guest Brian Tallerico. Please be sure to leave us a voicemail to play on the show at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon!

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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 first Giallo film, BLOOD AND BLACK LACE. We later expand upon a couple more of his other films as well. In addition, Gabe talks about THE HAUNTED PALACE, and both Jim and Patrick reignite and strike another fast-paced Director’s Club Lightning Round!

In about two weeks, we will be talking with Chris Olson about one of Jim’s favorite directors, Nicholas Winding-Refn. Please do leave us a voicemail to play on the show as well at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon! Questions are always welcome via email: [email protected]

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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 on the show at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon!

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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 couldn't wait to share a dialogue with someone who is just as passionate about this incredible run in TV history that will go down as an important moment in the pop culture zeitgeist.  If you have thoughts about our conversation, or just want to talk all-things bad, send me an email:  [email protected]

If interested in hearing us talk about the Season 4 finale of BREAKING BAD in which there was a couple of disagreements about the poisioning of Brock, click here:
http://directorsclubpodcast.com/post/14819377800/breakingbadbonus

In about a week, 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 show at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon!

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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 show at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon! Questions are always welcome via email: [email protected]

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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 more!

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In two weeks, we will be back to talk about the legendary Russ Meyer! Please be sure to leave us a voicemail to play on the show at 224-366-9528. If you’re a movie blogger/podcaster and would like a guest spot on the show to talk about a filmmaker whose work you admire. Thanks again for listening and be sure to check out our updated upcoming schedule in the sidebar to see which directors we’ll be talking about soon! Questions are always welcome via email: [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit directorsclub.substack.com/subscribe