Director's Club

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A monthly show that reviews one film director per episode with the occasional bonus episode. Episodes 123-172 were hosted by Brad & Al. As of 2022, new episodes will be hosted by Jim and a guest!

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Episode 241: Michael Ritchie (feat. Peter Sobczynski)

Dec 1st, 2025 1:00 AM

Returning guest, Chicago film critic, and regular contributor to the Movie Madness podcast is back for a long overdue third appearance. His most memorable one being well over a decade ago when he took the pro-side on the infamous Brian De Palma episode. None other than the talented and hilarious Peter Sobczynski volunteered to discuss the (mostly) underrated works of satirist Michael Ritchie (no relation to Guy) who had a career with high highs and low lows. We talk mainly about three of his most under-appreciated films and skim through the majority of his filmography (despite the return to the old format change). Thank you so much Peter for coming back and stay tuned for another episode of B-Side Me and another returning Chicago film critic and podcaster as well to discuss another legendary comedy director!00:00 - 13:06 - Introduction with Peter (awards season is coming)13:07 - 45:49 - Prime Cut + Early Ritchie45:50 - 01:16:50 - The Island! 01:16:51 - 01:47:21 - Other Ritchie Titles01:47:22 - 01:58:02 - The Positively True Adventures…01:58:03 - 02:09:54 - Top 3 Ritchie Films / Outro