Jim Laczkowski
@jimlaczkowski.net
Hat-Wearing Librarian (chipublib.org). Podcaster/Writer (jimlaczkowski.net), Film Critic, (chicagofilmcritics.org), (http://linktr.ee/jimlaczkowski). Movies, music, cats, coffee, books, podcasts, libraries!
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So many great events happening at Chicago's Rogers Park Branch Library here in the month of January. Take a look and come on out! Especially for the author talk coming up on Wednesday, January 21st at 6pm! Click to view all events happening right here: rogersparklibrary.substack.com/p/january2026
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But tomorrow you’ll have something special to listen to and to keep you warm so stay tuned 🥶
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM
But tomorrow you’ll have something special to listen to and to keep you warm so stay tuned 🥶
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We’re in for a dangerous cold front in Chicago with some weather forecasts showing possible -30 Fahrenheit wind chills on Friday and some lows in the negative degrees on Thursday too. My sister is preparing to help the outside cats stay warm and safe. Here’s her shelters in Humboldt Park. ♥️
January 21, 2026 at 9:55 PM
We’re in for a dangerous cold front in Chicago with some weather forecasts showing possible -30 Fahrenheit wind chills on Friday and some lows in the negative degrees on Thursday too. My sister is preparing to help the outside cats stay warm and safe. Here’s her shelters in Humboldt Park. ♥️
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Damn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Damn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
Tonight is the night to celebrate Nick, his book. Had a couple of folks cancel and send apologies which means you can come. We will make room for all. Let’s pack it in starting at 6pm at Rogers Park library. There’s even a cameo in store! See you soon! chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7f...
January 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Tonight is the night to celebrate Nick, his book. Had a couple of folks cancel and send apologies which means you can come. We will make room for all. Let’s pack it in starting at 6pm at Rogers Park library. There’s even a cameo in store! See you soon! chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7f...
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if you enjoy these videos & would like me to make another one at some point (or even if you don't care about them at all & just want to support an incredibly urgent cause), please consider donating to my fundraiser for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund!
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Donate to Help Support the Palestine Children's Relief Fund!, organized by David Ehrlich
Hi, my name is David, I'm a film critic, and every year I cut togethe… David Ehrlich needs your support for Help Support the Palestine Children's Relief Fund!
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January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
if you enjoy these videos & would like me to make another one at some point (or even if you don't care about them at all & just want to support an incredibly urgent cause), please consider donating to my fundraiser for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund!
www.gofundme.com/f/david-ehrl...
www.gofundme.com/f/david-ehrl...
If you love physical media, you should be following all-things Ryan Verrill @disc-connected.bsky.social. For this wonderful talk, we discover why he’s a media superhero, all about his fav movies of 2025 and the new project @antennareleasing.bsky.social! www.jimlaczkowski.net/ryanverrillb...
Bonus Episode: Ryan Verrill (The Disc-Connected & Antenna Releasing)
Do you love physical media? Then you should be following all-things Ryan Verrill. For this bonus talk, we learn about his latest project as well as some of his favorite films of 2025!
www.jimlaczkowski.net
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM
If you love physical media, you should be following all-things Ryan Verrill @disc-connected.bsky.social. For this wonderful talk, we discover why he’s a media superhero, all about his fav movies of 2025 and the new project @antennareleasing.bsky.social! www.jimlaczkowski.net/ryanverrillb...
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1/20/89: Steven Soderbergh's Sex, Lies & Videotape
Spader, MacDowell & co. soar
What we want from the movies
More:
@gointothestory.bsky.social: gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-to-sc...
@philpirrello.bsky.social: nofilmschool.com/sex-lies-and...
@jimlaczkowski.net: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Spader, MacDowell & co. soar
What we want from the movies
More:
@gointothestory.bsky.social: gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-to-sc...
@philpirrello.bsky.social: nofilmschool.com/sex-lies-and...
@jimlaczkowski.net: substack.com/home/post/p-...
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
1/20/89: Steven Soderbergh's Sex, Lies & Videotape
Spader, MacDowell & co. soar
What we want from the movies
More:
@gointothestory.bsky.social: gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-to-sc...
@philpirrello.bsky.social: nofilmschool.com/sex-lies-and...
@jimlaczkowski.net: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Spader, MacDowell & co. soar
What we want from the movies
More:
@gointothestory.bsky.social: gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-to-sc...
@philpirrello.bsky.social: nofilmschool.com/sex-lies-and...
@jimlaczkowski.net: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Can’t believe it. This is my first library event that has sold out! Congrats @nickdigilio.bsky.social and see you tomorrow night for this joyful celebration of film criticism and your incredible new book! 📖
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7f...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7f...
January 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Can’t believe it. This is my first library event that has sold out! Congrats @nickdigilio.bsky.social and see you tomorrow night for this joyful celebration of film criticism and your incredible new book! 📖
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7f...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f7f...
The community room of the Rogers Park library branch in CHI has become my second home especially since nearly every Monday and Wednesday, i host events there. This Wednesday’s
Program is one that’s the most special to me time, so do not miss this, starting at 6pm. www.nickdigilio.com/post/hey-mee...
Program is one that’s the most special to me time, so do not miss this, starting at 6pm. www.nickdigilio.com/post/hey-mee...
HEY....MEET ME AT THE LIBRARY!
If you love movies... and I mean really love movies, the kind that get under your skin, stick in your brain, and sometimes completely rearrange your emotional wiring, then I’ve got something special c...
www.nickdigilio.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The community room of the Rogers Park library branch in CHI has become my second home especially since nearly every Monday and Wednesday, i host events there. This Wednesday’s
Program is one that’s the most special to me time, so do not miss this, starting at 6pm. www.nickdigilio.com/post/hey-mee...
Program is one that’s the most special to me time, so do not miss this, starting at 6pm. www.nickdigilio.com/post/hey-mee...
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📷©️ Duane Michals
Madame Schrödinger and her Cat
1998
Madame Schrödinger and her Cat
1998
January 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
📷©️ Duane Michals
Madame Schrödinger and her Cat
1998
Madame Schrödinger and her Cat
1998
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LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
Playing a show in Chicago next month!
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Playing a show in Chicago next month!
Yay!
Henry Fonda and Anthony Quinn shine in Warlock, one of the Western genre's most overlooked gems. Writer @ziggystarlog.bsky.social joins me to break down what makes this film stand apart from other Westerns of its era.
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
January 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Yay!
Been a dark scary time but there's a lot to celebrate and be excited about too! Finally caught up on sharing some positive thoughts including what's happening next week & beyond! Physical media, the return of a fav band and a library event you don't want to miss! www.jimlaczkowski.net/catchup
January 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Been a dark scary time but there's a lot to celebrate and be excited about too! Finally caught up on sharing some positive thoughts including what's happening next week & beyond! Physical media, the return of a fav band and a library event you don't want to miss! www.jimlaczkowski.net/catchup
Mine too, yay!
January 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Mine too, yay!
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People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
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holy fuck it’s real
January 11, 2026 at 3:24 AM
holy fuck it’s real
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My second free zine is out now! It's about knowing your rights during police encounters, which is only becoming more important every moment.
You can get digital copies at dorkydino.com/free-downloads or you can pay what you want for a physical printed copy here: ko-fi.com/s/060cedbe51. #zine
You can get digital copies at dorkydino.com/free-downloads or you can pay what you want for a physical printed copy here: ko-fi.com/s/060cedbe51. #zine
January 13, 2026 at 2:29 AM
My second free zine is out now! It's about knowing your rights during police encounters, which is only becoming more important every moment.
You can get digital copies at dorkydino.com/free-downloads or you can pay what you want for a physical printed copy here: ko-fi.com/s/060cedbe51. #zine
You can get digital copies at dorkydino.com/free-downloads or you can pay what you want for a physical printed copy here: ko-fi.com/s/060cedbe51. #zine
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Jesus this is good.
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Jesus this is good.
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Our show Eerie, Indiana was Stranger Things 25 years early, sez here:
dangerousminds.net/pop-culture/...
dangerousminds.net/pop-culture/...
How 'Eerie, Indiana' was 'Stranger Things' 25 years early
A look at the TV show 'Eerie, Indiana', its impact, its story and its similarities to 'Stranger Things' despite airing nearly 30 years earlier.
dangerousminds.net
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Our show Eerie, Indiana was Stranger Things 25 years early, sez here:
dangerousminds.net/pop-culture/...
dangerousminds.net/pop-culture/...
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A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
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In this week's Friday newsletter: Emily St. James (@emilystjams.bsky.social) on cycles of trauma and the necessity of abolishing ICE.
The only way to fix ICE is to get rid of it
The nation's traumatized response to 9/11 has spiraled utterly out of control.
episodes.ghost.io
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In this week's Friday newsletter: Emily St. James (@emilystjams.bsky.social) on cycles of trauma and the necessity of abolishing ICE.
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A graphic for our friends in Minnesota.
January 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
A graphic for our friends in Minnesota.