Category: independent

‘F— My Son!’ Sets Theatrical Run; Shares NSFW First Footage in Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

**X-Rated Festival Favorite *Fuck My Son!* Heads to Theaters This Fall**

The cult-favorite horror-comedy *Fuck My Son!* is set to hit theaters near you, with screenings beginning in mid-October. The film, directed by Todd Rohal, originally debuted as part of this year’s Midnight Madness slate at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 10.

Based on Johnny Ryan’s subversive comic book, *Fuck My Son!* tells the darkly comedic story of an obsessive mother who kidnaps a woman to sleep with her frighteningly disfigured son. The film’s TIFF premiere was met with a varied reaction, including laughter, groans, and even some walkouts, reflective of its bold and provocative nature.

Instead of partnering with a traditional distributor, the team behind *Fuck My Son!* has opted for a unique release strategy: the film will be distributed through a filmmaker-led collective. This innovative model combines the independence of DIY cinema with the reach and expertise typically offered by industry professionals.

The collective managing the release includes a partnership of the filmmakers, an experienced theatrical booker, and a former studio executive. This cooperative approach allows the filmmakers to retain full ownership of their movie while benefiting from resources, strategies, and connections usually reserved for studio-backed projects.

The goal is straightforward: to demonstrate that bold, independent films can thrive in theaters without sacrificing their rights or creative vision.

**Meet the Collective Behind *Fuck My Son!***

– Todd Rohal – Writer, director, producer, editor, post-production supervisor, VFX artist, accountant, and mixing assistant
– Tommy Lucente – Media & entertainment executive; former Vice, Fox, Disney
– James Belfer – Producer and distributor at Cartuna
– Gavin Briscoe – Booker and distributor at Cartuna
– Michael Tully – Publicist, writer/director of *Septien*, *Ping-Pong Summer*, *Don’t Leave Home*

**Initial Theatrical Screening Dates and Locations**

– 10/16–10/23: New York, NY — IFC Center
– 10/23–10/30: Los Angeles, CA — Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles
– 10/31–11/04: Austin, TX — Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
– 10/31–11/01: Brooklyn, NY — Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg (*35mm*)
– 11/05–11/08: San Francisco, CA — Alamo Drafthouse New Mission (*35mm*)
– 11/14–11/15: Chicago, IL — Music Box Theatre (*35mm*)
– 11/28–11/29: Dallas, TX — Texas Theatre (*35mm*)
– 12/05–12/06: Seattle, WA — Grand Illusion Cinema at SIFF Film Center (*35mm*)
– 12/19: Toronto, ON — Revue Cinema
– 12/26–12/27: Philadelphia, PA — PhilaMOCA
– 01/02–03/26: Omaha, NE — Film Streams Dundee Theater (*35mm*)

More dates will be announced soon as part of the collective’s commitment to keep *Fuck My Son!* screening exclusively in theaters throughout 2026 and beyond.

Additionally, the collective has debuted the first official trailer via Variety. Please note: the trailer is NSFW.

Stay tuned for further updates and prepare yourself for a daring cinematic experience with *Fuck My Son!*.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/fuck-my-son-theatrical-run-trailer-1236534924/

Trouble in Mind Records Ceases Operations

**Trouble in Mind Records, the Chicago Label, Ceases Operations After More Than a Decade**

Trouble in Mind Records, the Chicago-based label that specialized in punk and garage rock for over a decade, has officially ceased operations. Founders Bill and Lisa Roe shared the news today on social media, revealing that the label has been inactive as of June 1st, 2025. Below, you’ll find their full statement and a brief history of the label’s journey.

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### A Brief History of Trouble in Mind Records

Bill and Lisa Roe founded Trouble in Mind Records in 2009, coinciding with the arrival of their first child, Veronica Ronnie Moon. Initially, the label focused on pressing 7-inch vinyl singles as the Roes expertly balanced parenthood, their band CoCoComa, and day jobs—Lisa as a librarian and Bill working as a production manager for Chicago Independent Distribution.

By 2010, they released the label’s first full-length album, a self-titled record from the Liminanas. Over the years, Trouble in Mind launched albums from a diverse roster of artists, including Mikal Cronin, The Tubs, Dummy, David Nance Group, Ultimate Painting, Doug Tuttle, Negative Scanner, and many others.

Though primarily known for championing garage, punk, and psych-rock, the Roes always envisioned Trouble in Mind as a platform offering a wide variety of music. Speaking in 2017, Bill Roe explained:

> “The label has morphed as our tastes have. It’s all in the same wheelhouse, but it’s a better reflection of what you’d see if you looked at our personal record collection. We figured out more what we want to release, and plus our ears also get tired of hearing the same thing over and over. We release what catches our ear, so chaining ourselves to a certain genre or style of music seems pretty limiting — we’ve put out garage-punk, psych, experimental music, electronic music, and spiritual jazz records. Perhaps it makes our label harder to pin down or categorize, but fuck that, who cares?”

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### Official Statement from Trouble in Mind Records

**ADIEU TROUBLE IN MIND RECORDS: 2009–2025**

*FRENZ.*

We are sad to announce that Trouble in Mind Records has ceased to exist as an active label as of June 1st of this year.

We could point to a myriad of reasons why, BUT instead we’re going to focus on the positives.

To all the artists we’ve ever worked with—being able to have even a minor part in releasing your art into the world was one of the greatest privileges we could have ever asked for & we love you all.

If you have ever bought an album, streamed a song, saw one of our artists on tour, read an article or interview about us, told a friend about the label, or supported us in any way, shape, or form, we appreciate you & sincerely thank you for your support. YOU are the reason independent labels can still exist, so keep the faith!

We will still be maintaining our back catalog for the foreseeable future, and we hope you’ll take advantage of our **BIG SALE** happening over at our Bandcamp page. Take a whopping **30% off** anything in the webshop using the code: **ADIEU**

In closing;
**ALWAYS SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS & LABELS,
PROTECT TRANS PEOPLE,
FUCK ICE,
FREE PALESTINE,**
and may all your scratch-offs be winners.

Sending love from our kitchen in Chicago, IL.

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We thank Trouble in Mind Records for their profound impact on the independent music scene and wish Bill, Lisa, and their family all the best in the future.
https://pitchfork.com/news/trouble-in-mind-records-ceases-operations

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