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Jim Laczkowski
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Episode 231: Jackie Chan (feat. Sam Inglis & Gabe Powers)
Happy holidays! Grateful to my incredibly smart and passionate guests to cover a genre I’m not as well-versed in - Hong Kong cinema particularly martial arts action. I am familiar with Buster Keaton though unlike the first time I saw Rumble In The Bronx back in 1995 at the local multiplex. Nevertheless, I know I was watching a legendary talent of the highest caliber even back then. Joining me for a discussion on the directorial work of a master stunt man, actor, singer, death-defying daredevil Jackie Chan (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan_filmography) … are newcomer Sam Inglis and returning genre champion Gabe Powers. We talk about Jackie’s debut, history and transition into the mainstream focusing on many of his standout titles. Stay tuned for the favorite films of 2024 episode in a couple weeks and thank you all for the support and for listening this year and beyond! And huge gratitude to Sam and Gabe for bringing their expertise that will likely have you jotting down titles to add to your watch list the way they did for me.
00:00 - 03:57 - Introduction / Changes To The Show In 202503:58 - 10:49 - Guest Introductions / Sam’s Origin Story10:50 - 01:34:51 - Chan’s History / Fearless Hyena / Young Master / Project A01:34:52 - 02:25:19 - Police Story / Miracles / Armour Of God II02:25:20 - 02:56:53 - Drunken Master II / Other Notable Titles / Outro
Be sure to follow Sam!bsky.app/profile/24fpsuk.bsky.socialletterboxd.com/24FPSUK (letterboxd.com/24FPSUK/) open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERooBe sure to follow Gabe!genregrinder.comletterboxd.com/gabepowersbsky.app/profile/gabepowers.bsky.social
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00:00 - 03:57 - Introduction / Changes To The Show In 202503:58 - 10:49 - Guest Introductions / Sam’s Origin Story10:50 - 01:34:51 - Chan’s History / Fearless Hyena / Young Master / Project A01:34:52 - 02:25:19 - Police Story / Miracles / Armour Of God II02:25:20 - 02:56:53 - Drunken Master II / Other Notable Titles / Outro
Be sure to follow Sam!bsky.app/profile/24fpsuk.bsky.socialletterboxd.com/24FPSUK (letterboxd.com/24FPSUK/) open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERooBe sure to follow Gabe!genregrinder.comletterboxd.com/gabepowersbsky.app/profile/gabepowers.bsky.social
Subscribe to the new Substack / Bluesky / Letterboxd!directorsclub.substack.combsky.app/profile/jimlaczkowski.bsky.socialletterboxd.com/jimlaczkowski (letterboxd.com/jimlaczkowski/)
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Bonus Episode: Joel Potrykus (Vulcanizadora)
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Hello everyone! I am no longer putting out episodes via Libsyn, they are now hosted right here at my Substack. Formerly known as the 5 Years Substack, this is now the hub for all-things Director’s Club including a new URL. Learn about all this and more during my 8-minute preamble before we get to the subject at hand - indeed a very special one since today’s guest is responsible for my favorite ...
Episode 230: Michael Mann Redux (feat. Brian Tallerico & Ryan Verrill)
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Have you been waiting for the Mann? Well it's been over a decade since we last discussed his work back when Patrick and I mainly covered our love for both Heat & The Insider. Cut to present time, I have recruited two of my favorite returning guests to touch upon nearly every title by Michael Mann focusing on his post-Collateral output since it wasn't covered last time. Grateful to both Ryan Ver...
Episode 230: Michael Mann Redux (feat. Brian Tallerico & Ryan Verrill)
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Have you been waiting for the Mann? Well it's been over a decade since we last discussed his work back when Patrick and I mainly covered our love for both Heat & The Insider. Cut to present time, I have recruited two of my favorite returning guests to touch upon nearly every title by Michael Mann focusing on his post-Collateral output since it wasn't covered last time. Grateful to both Ryan Ver...
Episode 229: Guillermo Del Toro (feat. Chloe Waryan)
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The spooky season is here! Why not indulge in the twisted fantasy worlds of one renowned, revered Mexican filmmaker by the name of Guillermo Del Toro! Of course I needed to enlist a super fan of his and I was lucky enough to have returning guest Chloe Waryan back on the show for another truly delightful discussion. Chloe may very well be my go-to guest every October (well at least for next year...
Episode 229: Guillermo Del Toro (feat. Chloe Waryan)
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The spooky season is here! Why not indulge in the twisted fantasy worlds of one renowned, revered Mexican filmmaker by the name of Guillermo Del Toro! Of course I needed to enlist a super fan of his and I was lucky enough to have returning guest Chloe Waryan back on the show for another truly delightful discussion. Chloe may very well be my go-to guest every October (well at least for next year...
Episode 228: Jeremy Saulnier (feat. Mitchell Beaupre)
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It's been six weeks since a new episode of the show but this will be worth the wait, given not only the director we're covering but the guest is one of the best film critics working today. Letterboxd's very own Mitchell Beaupre returns after his debut a couple years ago for a nail-biting discussion on one of our premiere action-thriller directors working today. Jeremy Saulnier has a terrific ne...
Episode 228: Jeremy Saulnier (feat. Mitchell Beaupre)
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It's been six weeks since a new episode of the show but this will be worth the wait, given not only the director we're covering but the guest is one of the best film critics working today. Letterboxd's very own Mitchell Beaupre (x.com/itismitchell) returns after their debut a couple years ago for a nail-biting discussion on one of our premiere action-thriller directors working today. Jeremy Sau...
Jim Pays Homage To A Favorite Movie Of His
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In high school, I think I may have been a little too obsessed with Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2 to where I did camera shots like these?
she marks me - midian (1995)
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way back in NW Indiana, a band called Midian recorded a song called "She Marks Me" at Thunderclap Recording. here's the video that accompanied it.
Bonus Episode: Longlegs & In a Violent Nature (feat. Patrick Ripoll)
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Get it on, bang a gong, get it on! Patrick Ripoll (of 96 Greers) joins me once again, returning to discuss two horror films that left me a bit perplexed. About six years ago, I asked Patrick to come back on to review David Gordon Green's Halloween along with the Suspiria remake simply because I wanted to hear his thoughts. Upon walking out of both Longlegs and In a Violent Nature, I had that sa...
Bonus Episode: Longlegs & In a Violent Nature (feat. Patrick Ripoll)
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Get it on, bang a gong, get it on! Patrick Ripoll (of 96 Greers) joins me once again, returning to discuss two horror films that left me a bit perplexed. About six years ago, I asked Patrick to come back on to review David Gordon Green's Halloween along with the Suspiria remake simply because I wanted to hear his thoughts. Upon walking out of both Longlegs and In a Violent Nature, I had that sa...
Episode 226: Christopher Nolan Part II (feat. Erik Childress)
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Episode 226: Christopher Nolan Part II (feat. Erik Childress)
Episode 226: Christopher Nolan Part II (feat. Erik Childress)
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Episode 226: Christopher Nolan Part II (feat. Erik Childress)
carrie me - garden on a trampoline (fan video)
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carrie me - garden on a trampoline (fan video)
Episode 221: Alain Resnais (feat. Kate Blair)
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Episode 221: Alain Resnais (feat. Kate Blair)
Episode 221: Alain Resnais (feat. Kate Blair)
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Episode 221: Alain Resnais (feat. Kate Blair)
Travis Bickle (parody of "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift)
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Travis Bickle (parody of "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift)
Sidney Lumet THE WIZ is my favorite ! ❤
Think you need to renew your website. it's down. Thanks for the letterboxd list tho. Check out Spree!
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Pump up the Volume saved my life when I was in high school. Not exaggerating. I love it as much today as I did back then.
Creepy.
I remember seeing this in theaters with my friend and his dad back in the 80s. My friend kept telling me to tell my 7 year old sis that...well, you know. of course NO!!! lol Fun Fact: The passenger in the car in the 2nd scene is Jerzy Skolimowski, he was the Russian fellow that was interrogating Black Widow in the Avengers. The more you know!!!
This isn’t near the biggest laugh
Great conversation
What movie? This is a little scary 😢
I wanna watch this movie again. Been decades!
Harvey Korman was hilarious. "I'm a medical professional, I would never violate doctor-patient confidentiality." (Mel tells him his problem) "Hey everyone, guess who has high anxiety LOL"
Promo-SM
brought it back
It’s kinda wild that you can’t find much evidence of Wabash as a band online anymore.. griffin was doing something really special at this time, I hope they’re doing well.
The opening scene of the camera closing in and breaking the window and then slowly withdrawing set the tone for this movie.
Lol, These days at airports, security would tackle you down if you act like that! 😂 0:21
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Good review, my first idea was that Ned was staying at someone's house nearby before the first moments, Ned is not dead, not saved. He's still weeping tears mixing in cold rain outside of a door that will never open. He's there now. Forever. ❤
So nice of her brother to say so and that she took it as a compliment.
for me zardoz benefits from repeat viewings
i feel the eternals costumes hark back to ancient Egypt and the eternals view of themselves as gods. they do tell you why Friend gets aged, refusing to join the group mind in 2nd level meditation gets him declared Renegade, i think he did it knowing the penalty because if he had the entire plan about Zed would come out
one of the things about zardoz is you can read it many ways, from a critique of the british class structure, looking at the end of empire i have also seen both pro and anti feminist readings of it more recently i have seen the Eternals compared to elon musk and the like
Lol
This movie screams 1970s!!!!
Muito muito bom parabéns 😊😊❤
High Anxiety is my 2d favorite Mel Brooks movie, after Young F.
Think that’s me in the yellow hat. Good times.
Pretty sure I was there. So many good shows at The Foster home.
Memories
Wow 14 years ago. The best video on youtube is 14 years old
Oh sht 🤣
💕💕💕💕👏today is John's Bday.. maybe that's why YT recommended this to me ❤❤❤ lovely cover mates!! -R
This movie used to come on HBO every other day in the summer, when I was in elementary school.
My Mom and I was just talking about this comedic genius. I like all of his movies. 😂😂
Gotta love Mel.
How can ya not? 🙂
Yawn...
“What’s your sign?” “It’s…….unlisted”
Nah for me the funniest scene is when the bellhop brings in the ‘stinkin’ newspaper to Richard showering
I personally like the werewolf and sharp pains scene.
Like what you see?
absolutely mental, brilliant 🤣
Big fan of this movie... And yes it was highly underrated
I AGREE.
"Here's your paper! Here's your paper! Here's your paper!" "...That kid gets no tip."
Not remotely funny
No
Yes
Nice job Jim, sounds good!
The sad thing is, there are people like this in real life.
Yes, but, not that I mind, @Jabberwockybird.
🌟 P R O M O S M!!
Do you love me baby tell me loud, loud loud loud loud loud loud loud, ahhhhhh whisper sweet nothings in my ear, tell me all the things I wanna hear, do you love me baby tell me loud, loud!!
"Don't be so gauche! We're all doing it!!"😳
Is this part a parody of something from a Hitchcock movie?