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The Projection Booth Podcast

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The Projection Booth has been recognized as a premier film podcast by The Washington Post, The A.V. Club, IndieWire, Entertainment Weekly, and Filmmaker Magazine. With over 700 episodes to date and an ever-growing fan base, The Projection Booth features discussions of films from a wide variety of genres with in-depth critical analysis while regularly attracting special guest talent eager to discuss their past gems.

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Episodes

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 6

Chris, Andrew, and Mike wrap up their post-reading discussion in our last session of Reading of the Lost Ark. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 30, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 409

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 5

George Lucas (Chris Stachiw), Steven Spielberg (Andrew Rausch), and Lawrence Kasdan (Mike White) abruptly finish their conversation about Raiders of the Lost Ark. Lots of garbled words and missing pages this time around as we wrap up the reading portion of Reading of the Lost Ark. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 29, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 408

Special Report: Georden West and Russell Sheaffer on Playland (2023)

On this special episode, Mike talks with filmmakers Georden West and Russell Scheaffer about the 2023 film Playland, a dreamy documentation of a queer bar in Boston. The film recently played at Tribeca and will be at festivals around the country soon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 28, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 404

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 4

Chris Stachiw, Andrew Rausch, and Mike discuss a bit of what they just read during the Raiders of the Lost Ark story conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 28, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 407

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 3

Chris, Andrew, and Mike continue the reading of the Raiders of the Lost Ark story conference transcript. We hear Lucas, Spielberg, and Kasdan crafting some of the most iconic scenes of Raiders while they throw out scads of ideas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 406

Special Report: Nick Murray on Wigloose

Director Nick Murray discusses his work on RuPaul's Drag Race and the Emmy-nominated episode Wigloose, a "Rusical" parody of Footloose in which a little drag kid can't dress up due to unfair laws... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 26, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 405

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 2

After chewing through the first two hours of the Raiders of the Lost Ark story conference transcripts, Chris Stachiw, Andrew Rausch, and Mike White reflect a bit on what they read. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 24, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 403

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt 1

On this special limited series, we read the story transcripts from Raiders of the Lost Ark wherein George Lucas (Chris Stachiw of The Kulturecast), Steven Spielberg (Author Andrew Rausch), and Lawrence Kasdan (Mike White) discuss the idea for a new adventure hero... Indiana Smith.... Up next... Our reaction to this initial reading. Download the story transcript from https://cinephiliabeyond.org/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--55...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 402

Episode 629: Ninotchka (1939)

Otto Bruno and Robert Bellissimo join Mike to look at Ernst Lubitchs’s 1939 film, Ninotchka. Written by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, Walter Reisch, and based loosely on a story by Melchior Lengyel, the film stars Greta Garbo as the titular Ninotchka, a stern Soviet sent to Paris to supervise the sale of jewels seized from a Russian noblewoman, Grand Duchess Swana (Ina Claire). Professor Joseph McBride -- author of How Did Lubitsch Do It? and Billy WIlder: Dancing on the Edge -- talks about th...

Jun 21, 20232 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 629

Special Report: Jordan Gertner on Sheroes (2023)

Jordan Gerner has been part of several films we've discussed on the show before including American Psycho. He's made his writing/directing debut with the new film Sheroes, the tale of four friends who go to Thailand and get into a mess of trouble. The film comes to streaming platforms and select theaters on June 23, 2023. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.pa...

Jun 21, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 401

Special Report: Alexandre O. Philippe on Lynch/Oz (2022)

Director Alexandre O. Philippe ( 78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene , Memory: The Origins of Alien ) discuses one of his latest films, Lynch/Oz (2022); an incredible essay film about the influence of The Wizard of Oz on the films of David Lynch. He also discusses some of his other new films including The Taking (2022) and You Can Call Me Bill (2023). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Project...

Jun 14, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 402

Special Report: Sarah Taylor on Hey, Viktor!

Actor Cody Lightning explore his legacy in his 2023 film Hey Viktor, a mockumentary about where he's been since his role in the 1998 coming-of-age film Smoke Signals. Editor Sarah Taylor discusses her approach to the film as well as some of her other work. Find out more about Sarah at https://suiteoneproductions.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon...

Jun 09, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 400

Special Report: Julie Cohen on Every Body (2023)

On this special episode, Mike talks with director Julie Cohen (RBG, Julia) about her latest documentary, Every Body, an examination of Intersex people and their treatment. The film plays at Tribeca 2023 before opening June 30, 2023. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 09, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 399

Special Report: Bomani J. Story on The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023)

On this special episode Mike talks with filmmaker Bomani J. Story about his feature film directorial debut, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster. It's a great new take on the Frankenstein story and it will be released on June 9, 2023. Find out more at http://theangryblackgirlandhermonstermovie.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionboot...

Jun 08, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 397

Episode 628: Human Highway (1982)

Co-directed by Neil Young (as Bernard Shakey) and Dean Stockwell, Human Highway stars Russ Tamblyn as Fred Kelly, a gas jockey and mechanic who gets a new job working for Young Otto (Dean Stockwell). Released in 1982, the film ties into Neil Young’s Rust Never Sleeps punk era of his career. Darren Williams and Heather Drain join Mike to discuss the film while actress Charlotte Stewart talks about the unusual way in which Human Highway was made. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 628

Special Report: Camille Delamarre on Assassin Club (2023)

On this Special Episode Mike talks with Camille Delamarre, the director of Assassin Club (2023). Mr. Delamarre has been involved in a lot of films from Luc Besson including Transporter 3, Taken 2, Lockout, and Columbiana. Assassin Club is now streaming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 06, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 396

Special Report: The Wrath of Becky

On this special episode, Mike talks to the directors of The Wrath of Becky, Suzanne Coote and Matt Angel, along with Becky herself, Lulu Wilson. The film is available now in limited release. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 05, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 392

Special Report: Abel Ferrara on Padre Pio (2023)

On this special episode, Mike talks to Abel Ferrara about his latest film, Padre Pio, in which Shia LeBeouf plays Saint Pio. The film opens on June 2, 2023! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 02, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 398

Special Report: Jonathan Penner on Escape from Tribeca

On this special episode, Mike talks with Jonathan Penner about his program at the 2023 Tribeca film festival, Escape from Tribeca. Find out more at https://tribecafilm.com/festival Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

Jun 01, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 391

Special Report: A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy on Ted Lasso

On this special episode, Mike talks with editors A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy about their work on Ted Lasso. They discuss how the show comes together in the editing room and wrapping up the series. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

May 31, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 393

Episode 627: The Last Supper (1995)

We continue talking about comedic films this month with a look at Stacy Title’s The Last Supper. Released in 1995, the film is a dark comedy where a handful of liberals decide to try and make the world a better place by poisoning scuzzball right-wingers and planting them in their garden. Martin Kessler and Rob St. Mary join Mike to discuss the movie while producer and star Jonathan Penner and writer Dan Rosen talk about the making of the film. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

May 31, 20231 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 627

Special Report: Natalie Perrotta on God is a Bullet

On this special episode, Mike talks with producer Natalie Perrotta about her career including one of her latest films, God is a Bullet which opens June 23, 2023. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

May 30, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 394

Special Report: Fantasia 2022

Yes, you read that right, this is the long-delayed episode with coverage of Fantasia 2022. This episode features three interviews. On the first you'll hear from director Mali Elfman and actress Katie Parker about Next Exit (streaming now on Hulu), then director Rodrigo Gudiño about his movie The Breach, and finally director Luke Higginson and actress Gabrielle Graham discuss Relax, I'm from The Future. This episode does not feature an interview with Satoshi Miki about What to Do with the Dead Ka...

May 29, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 390

Episode 626: After Hours (1985)

We’re kicking off a month of discussing comedy films with a look at Martin Scorsese’s After Hours. Released in 1985 the film was written by Joseph Minion and stars Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett, a yuppie stuck in a Kafkaesque night in Soho. Chris Stachiw and Tim Luz join Mike to discuss one of Scorsese's more unusual films. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www....

May 24, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 626

Episode 625: Murder by Decree (1979)

We conclude our month of discussions around the 1970s interpretations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. We wrap up with 1979’s Murder by Decree. Directed by Bob Clark, the film is a mix of British and Canadian actors including Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes and James Mason as Doctor Watson. The fictional pair are put on the path of the very real Jack the Ripper, one of Britain’s most famous serial killers. Aaron Peterson and David MacGregor join Mike to d...

May 15, 20232 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 625

Episode 624: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976)

We continue our month of discussions around the 1970s interpretations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. On this episode we’re discussing The Seven-Per-Cent Solution from 1976. Directed by Herbert Ross and written by Nicholas Meyer -- and based on his first of many Sherlock Holmes books -- the film finds Sherlock Holmes (Nicol Williamson) in the grip of cocaine addiction while Dr. John Watson (Robert Duvall) plans to take his friend to Vienna to undergo therapy by...

May 08, 20231 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 624

Special Report: Interview with Sheldon Lettich, Brian Thompson, & Corey Danna

On this special episode, Mike talks with filmmaker Sheldon Lettich, actor Brian Thompson, and author Corey Danna (who wrote Sheldon Lettich: From Vietnam to Van Damme). We discuss Mr. Danna's book as well as Mr. Lettich's first short film, Firefight, which is now available to view on YouTube. Book: https://amzn.to/3HvhnEr Firefight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-54CUoY_380 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Beco...

May 05, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 389

Special Report: Kate Nash & Toby Sebastian on Coffee Wars (2023)

On this special episode of The Projection Booth, Mike talks with actors Kate Nash and Toby Sebastian about the 2023 film, Coffee Wars. It's the story if an idealistic young woman, Jo (Kate Nash) who is struggling to make ends meet while making environmentally-friendly coffee. She enters into a contest in hopes of making enough money to make ends meet only to be met by her rival, Rudy (Toby Sebastian) on the field of combat. Coffee Wars is streaming now. Proceeds go to environmental and animal-ri...

May 03, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 388

Episode 623: The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975)

We continue our month of discussions around the 1970s interpretations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. On this episode we’re discussing 1975’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother. Written and directed by, and starring Gene Wilder, the film tells the tale of Sigerson Holmes. The movie also stars some other familiar faces from Mel Brooks’s troupe of actors including Marty Feldman, Madeline Khan, and Dom DeLuise. Aaron Peterson and David MacGregor co...

May 02, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 623

Special Report: Adam Leipzig on MediaU

Filmmaker Adam Leipzig discusses a fraction of his long, illustrious career from his early days at Disney to producing films like Titus and The Associate to March of the Penguins and A Plastic Ocean and his latest venture as the CEO of MediaU. Learn more at https://www.mediau.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support . Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth...

May 01, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 387
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