Jim Laczkowski
@jimlaczkowski.net
Hat-Wearing Librarian (chipublib.org). Podcaster/Writer (jimlaczkowski.net), (https://directorsclub.substack.com), (https://linktr.ee/jimlaczkowski). Musician! Cats, coffee, books, podcasts, libraries!
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!
Started something new today. Reviewing blu-rays and spotlighting a movie that deserves a blu-ray (re)release. I've always enjoyed doing this on a podcast, so I thought I'd give this video format thingee a try. Like, subscribe, enjoy! :) Thanks! www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6DK...
O Blu-ray, Where Art Thou? Episode 1: A LITTLE PRINCESS (1995), plus new BD/4K discs from July, 2026
YouTube video by O Blu-ray Where Art Thou?
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This is why I always want to support VS, Frank LaLoggia made a beautiful film that not nearly enough people got to see. LADY IN WHITE deserves to be celebrated with this meticulous restoration & incredible box set packed with zillions of extras! BE COOL & BUY A COPY RIGHT NOW
Vinegar Syndrome@vinsyn.bsky.social · last mo.Ghost story, murder mystery, and coming-of-age drama, writer-director-composer Frank LaLoggia's passion project LADY IN WHITE remains one of the most beautiful and original American movies of the 1980s ... and one of the most beloved gateway horror films for a generation. 👻 Link in comments 👻
When you come in my house, please take off your shoes. Then put them right back on and get out.
Here's what's coming from VS. I produced the extras for Disappearance, a really neat late entry basic cable horror film and the 90s classic Death of a Cheerleader. Check out the specs on VS's website! So. Excited.
Vinegar Syndrome@vinsyn.bsky.social · 4d agoAugust line-up is 🔥JUST🔥THAT🔥HOT🔥 VS brings ICE CREAM MAN, OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, and BLOODY PSYCHO. VSA's got FACES OF DEATH III, and VSL presents THE FIRST DEADLY SIN. Finally, Iconoscope's got DEATH OF A CHEERLEADER + THE DISAPPEARANCE! 🏖️ Check them all out at the Vinegar Syndrome site! 🏖️
Had a rough night/morning but feeling a little better and excited to share three reviews: A new record, a new book and an old film that ended up becoming an all-time new favorite. Give this a read please! www.jimlaczkowski.net/recordbookfilm
New Reviews (July 2026)
Record, Book, Film (introducing the "in with the old" series)
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Finally caught up with Woodworking by @emilystjams.bsky.social and it made me cry. 1st Brooke chapter, remarkable. All characters, fully dimensional and relatable, imperfectly human. Most of it all, it's an important read! At the library yesterday, book club patrons were never at a loss for words <3
I had already been planning on writing about POSSESSION for its 45th anniversary but the loss of Sam Neill changed my approach greatly. What I ❤️ about this film is that no 2 viewings are the same so I wrote about that here & so much more: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/45-years-lat...
45 Years Later: Andrzej Żuławski's Possession
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
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writing these words in this order made me feel like i was having a stroke, i am pleased to share it with all of you
Robert Downen@robertdownen.bsky.social · 6d agowww.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...
It's fucked up that in America in 2026, one of the top issues for Republican gubernatorial candidates in Wyoming is PUBLIC LIBRARIES. wyofile.com/heres-where-...
Here’s where the Republican candidates for Wyoming governor diverge on policy - WyoFile
The top Wyoming gubernatorial candidates in 2026 differ on healthcare, data centers, abortion and library book bans.
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bring Library Freedom Project to your library to host these classes, or use our free resources at libraryfreedom.org/resources
TechCrunch@techcrunch.com · 2w agoAt libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.
Announcing: The Public Librarian’s Guide to Answering Health Questions I'm thrilled to share that the new book, The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions, co-written with Carolyn Martin, is here! It usually starts small. A patron walks up to the desk with a simple question. Maybe…
Announcing: The Public Librarian’s Guide to Answering Health Questions
I'm thrilled to share that the new book, The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions, co-written with Carolyn Martin, is here! It usually starts small. A patron walks up to the desk with a simple question. Maybe they just got a diagnosis and want to understand it better. Maybe they're trying to make sense of a new medication, or something they read online that didn't quite add up.
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"Listen to music in Glen’s honor today. Heck, maybe even create some of your own." @briantallerico.bsky.social honors the late Glen Hansard, who tragically passed away today:
Raise Your Hopeful Voice: Glen Hansard (1970-2026)
A tribute to the star of Once.
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Wrote about Glen Hansard and how much his music meant to me. Included some favorite songs that you should add to your playlists. Thanks for being so cool and kind to nerdy me when I met you, pal. www.jimlaczkowski.net/glen
RIP Glen Hansard
One of my favorite musicians/songwriters has passed. Here are my thoughts.
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"French electronic music producer and DJ Kavinsky, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, has died at the age of 50, Le Parisien learned on Wednesday, July 29." Oh no. So young 😭 I love his music.
Nightcall
YouTube video by Kavinsky - Topic
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Le Parisien@leparisien.fr · last wk.🔵 INFO LE PARISIEN | Le DJ français Kavinsky a été retrouvé mort à son domicile parisien ➡️ https://l.leparisien.fr/b9Vs
Can’t believe Glen Hansard is gone. What an unbelievable tragedy. I loved his and Lisa O’Neill’s rendition of Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan’s funeral: m.youtube.com/watch?v=ptay...
Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill Perform "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral
YouTube video by Consequence
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Delighted to be back at @brightwalldarkroom.com for a fun piece about Stand By Me! www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2026/07/27/m...
Saturday! Can you believe I missed an entire month in my streams? I hope you all found other entertainments! But don't fret! This week, I'm going Greek (and also Roman)! It's an evening of ancient Gods, all 100% historically accurate! Join us on 8/1, starting at 7 C at app.kosmi.io/room/@dekkop...!
Nearly 275,000 residences were without power as of 3:50 p.m. Monday, according to ComEd.
Tornado and severe storm warnings in effect across Chicago and northwest Indiana, weather officials say
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Two photos less than 30 seconds apart. Chicago thunderstorm number 2 today.
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.
I’m sharing this while crying but Rebecca is dying of early onset Alzheimer’s and her last day is Saturday. She’s not a rich woman, and is a single mom, and it would be really cool if we could finish this for her. gofund.me/226c58e98
Donate to End of Life Expenses, organized by Rebecca Luna
Hi, as a lot of you know I was diagnosed at age 48 with Young Onset Alzheimer’s. I’m 49 and I will b… Rebecca Luna needs your support for End of Life Expenses
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“Sinon’s story, to me, feels like a warning. Abandoning the trans community has a price. We aren’t a shame that can be buried forever. The pendulum will swing, and we have long memories.”
Alexander Chee@alexanderchee.bsky.social · 2w agoI didn’t really have any interest in seeing The Odyssey until I read this. open.substack.com/pub/flintdel...
