BadAssDigest.com contributor Phil Nobile Jr joins us to discuss the great John Carpenter.  Phil has also written and directed a Biography Channel Special, HALLOWEEN: THE INSIDE STORY, in which he interviewed all who was involved with the 1978 slasher classic!  We dive into an in-depth discussion on the renowned HALLOWEEN as well as his post-apocalyptic success, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK.  In addition, Phil reviews the latest Criterion release of ISLAND OF LOST SOULS, Jim talks about one of his favorite movies SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK, and Patrick recently watched CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.  We elaborate more on a couple other Carpenter films as well but he's a director we plan to revisit again next year with different guests!  Be sure to visit Phil's documentary which is available for online streaming at the BIO Channel website. In two weeks, Gabe Powers joins us to talk about another beloved horror filmmaker, Dario Argento. Until next time, please send us your suggestions as well as any comments about Carpenter or any director we’ve discussed or will discuss on a future episode. Drop us a line 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 (or despise). Thanks 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! Leave us a voicemail to play on the show at 224-366-9528. Questions are always welcome via email: directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com