Jim Laczkowski
@jimlaczkowski
Hat-Wearing Librarian (chipublib.org). Podcaster/Writer (jimlaczkowski.net), (), ( Musician! Cats, coffee, books, podcasts, libraries!
My accomplishment of finally being a published writer with an essay in The Sunset Tree at 20 (The Mountain Goats) alongside the talented @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social and her remarkable book is on display at the Rogers Park library! Check these out indeed! Happy reading to all.
A lot happening lately and I'm excited to say that in a couple of weeks, you'll have a brand-new Director's Club to look forward to, feat. one of my fav podcasters @pmiscove.bsky.social and returning guest/friend @swampyw1tch.bsky.social talking about two Nicole Holofcener films! Already smiling!
Craving a delightful new podcast episode w/three nerds talking about fav music? Returning guests/friends @forestpunk.bsky.social and @dansolomon.com join me to go back 20 years to discuss the year in music and favorite records. This time we talk all-things 2006! www.jimlaczkowski.net/music2006
Kevin Dillon had a hell of a year in 1988, fighting off killer slime and killer VHS tapes, both alien lifeforms and similar looking female co-stars. Too bad there’s not a third one to make it a trilogy but grateful for the double feature.
They still haven't made the EVIL DEAD movie I want to see. The ending of ARMY OF DARKNESS sets up the idea of Deadites in a big-box store. Think THE MIST meets EVIL DEAD only inside of a COSTCO. Lots of opportunities for set pieces, creative weapons. Guess I'll still be waiting for it.
Jamie Radon wrote a track by track review for my new album and it's incredibly well-done. This made my day, take a look! kyfak.com/reviews/jim-...
My new album is out and about! It’s short and sweet. Hopefully you’ll take a peek or listen 🎧 I’d appreciate it and if not, I’ll still appreciate you anyway for being here
He can say he’s going to kill us all and he will still be in charge of this country with zero repercussions. WTF?
Thursday starting at 4pm at the Rogers Park Library! Please try and come if you can. We have air conditioning after all 🙂 chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a22f...
@raforall.bsky.social rules and so does her book so pick it up! What an honor to meet her at #alaac26 and of course she knows my pal and horror podcaster @chloesnotscared.bsky.social too!
Being a librarian is not an easy gig. I started in 2018 and when I got to work in Chicago, and during Covid times it got far more challenging and there are stories folks wouldn’t believe would ever happen in a library. But I do love my job just as much as I love the arts. #ALA is a fun time! #pooped
Hey librarians, if you’re at #ALA say hey to the hat-wearing nerdy librarian wandering around aimlessly today! Free swag, lots of events, yay!
Huge congrats to @jasonklamm.com on his terrific new book and a special Chicago library presentation of FERRIS BUELLER this past week. He’s talented, a great public speaker and knowledgeable about all things FERRIS! Thanks Jason for braving the weather and coming out to celebrate your achievement!
Sister is at the airport, snapped this photo of ICE going after Clifford!
WONDERFALLS forever! I loved every second of this one-season show taken off the air that I would love to come back.
Local author display here at the Chicago Public Library including @nickdigilio.bsky.social and his delightful book 40 Years 40 Films
Today is Disclosure Day, can’t wait to see the latest from a favorite director.
Looking forward to this exciting event taking place at the Rogers Park Library in 10 days feat. author @jasonklamm.com talking all things BUELLER, BUELLER... FERRIS BUELLER that is. We're showing the movie at 5:30 and then talking w/Jason for a half hour right after! More info: tinyurl.com/ferrisB26
They better load a BACKROOMS Blu-Ray with as much behind the scenes footage possible on the production design alone. Just go with it, since the movie is essentially about feeling uncertain about everything and well, I think we can all relate simply by existing these days. A truly great film.
TONIGHT! JOIN ME AND FRIENDS, 7pm/CST, my latest media mixtape is all about MUSIC! MTV, fun surreal videos, weird weird finds from the archives, karaoke moments, excerpts from film and more inspired by @dekkoparsnip2.bsky.social. All Media Mixtapes stream on Kosmi here: app.kosmi.io/room/@nowpla...
Definitely inspired by Ross McElwee and Alan Zweig for my documentary since they too enjoy have fun with shooting mirrors.
Saturday (5/16) at 7pm/CST, my latest media mixtape is all about MUSIC! MTV, fun surreal videos, weird weird finds from the archives, karaoke moments, excerpts from film and more inspired by @dekkoparsnip2.bsky.social! Media Mixtapes stream on Kosmi; will remind you :) app.kosmi.io/room/@nowpla...