The Projection Booth Podcast

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The Projection Booth Podcast

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. Visit http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

  1. Episode 717: Angel Face (1952)

    1 DAY AGO

    Episode 717: Angel Face (1952)

    Noirvember 2024 shines a spotlight on Otto Preminger’s Angel Face (1952), a twisted tale of obsession and betrayal. Robert Mitchum stars as Frank Jessup, an ambulance driver entangled with the wealthy Tremayne family. Torn between the dangerously alluring Diane Tremayne (Jean Simmons) and his steadfast girlfriend Mary (Mona Freeman), Frank is drawn into a deadly web of manipulation and deceit. Jedidiah Ayers and Lexi Van Dyke join Mike to discuss this gripping exploration of desire and duplicity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    57 min
  2. Special Report: Dash Mihok on Armor (2024)

    5 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Special Report: Dash Mihok on Armor (2024)

    On this special episode, Mike talks with actor/musician Dash Mihok a little bit about his career including his latest film, Armor (2024).  The film will be in Theaters, On Digital and On Demand November 22, 2024. Learn more at https://dashmihok.net/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    19 min
  3. Episode 716: Woman on the Beach (1947)

    20 NOV

    Episode 716: Woman on the Beach (1947)

    We continue Noirvember 2024 with a look at Jean Renoir’s The Woman on the Beach.  Released in 1947, the film tells the tale of veteran Scott Burnett played by Robert Ryan.  He’s plagued with nightmares caused by his PTSD and is assigned to the mounted division of the Coast Guard where he patrols the beach on his horse, meeting the comely Peggy Butler played by Joan Bennett.  She’s married to blind painter Tod Butler played by Charles Bickford.   Otto Bruno and Robert Bellissimo join Mike to discuss this compromised film and what could have been. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    1h 14m
  4. Special Report: The Birthday (2004)

    14 NOV · BONUS

    Special Report: The Birthday (2004)

    Mike welcomes filmmaker Eugenio Mira to discuss his 2004 darkly comic thriller The Birthday. Starring Corey Feldman, the film unfolds at an eerie party in a mysterious hotel, revealing a strange world where horror, surrealism, and cult menace meet. Mira dives into the film’s influences, its unique stylistic choices, and how it developed its cult status. This conversation offers an intriguing look into a forgotten gem of early 2000s genre cinema. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    23 min
  5. Special Report: Bill Burke... The Optimist

    12 NOV · BONUS

    Special Report: Bill Burke... The Optimist

    Mike welcomes Bill Burke, former TCM executive and founder of The Optimism Institute, for a deep dive into cinema’s power to inspire and uplift. Drawing from Burke’s mission to champion optimism and celebrate humanity, the discussion explores his views on the role of movies in encouraging positivity and resilience. Burke shares his thoughts on TCM’s influence on film lovers and how the Institute fosters a brighter outlook in challenging times. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    32 min
  6. Special Report: Steve Newburn on Sasquatch Sunset (2024)

    11 NOV · BONUS

    Special Report: Steve Newburn on Sasquatch Sunset (2024)

    Mike talks with creature and makeup effects artist Steve Newburn to explore his transformative work on Sasquatch Sunset (2024). Known for turning actors like Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough into life-like cryptids, Newburn shares insights into the prosthetic design and the challenges of outdoor filming in rugged settings. Newburn’s craftsmanship, honed over 30 years, takes center stage as he discusses the delicate balance of realism, comfort, and storytelling in creature design. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    23 min
  7. Special Report: Mark Edlitz on Movies Go Fourth

    8 NOV · BONUS

    Special Report: Mark Edlitz on Movies Go Fourth

    Mike sits down with Mark Edlitz to dive into Movies Go Fourth, Edlitz’s latest exploration of film history that focuses on fourth installments in beloved movie franchises. Together, they explore the unique quirks, challenges, and unexpected triumphs of fourth films, from reinventions to revivals. Alongside a conversation about the power of nostalgia and innovation in filmmaking, this episode promises insights for fans of sequels, classics, and the less-charted cinematic territories of beloved series. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    36 min
  8. Episode 715: The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953)

    7 NOV

    Episode 715: The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953)

    On this special episode, we’re diving into the curious 1953 fantasy The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. Produced by Stanley Kramer, directed by Roy Rowland, and uniquely penned by Dr. Seuss, the film stars Hans Conreid as Dr. Terwilliker, a sinister piano teacher who’s devised the “Terwilliker Method” for the obedient fingers of child pianists. Tommy Rettig plays Bartholomew Collins, an imaginative boy determined to derail Dr. T's grand plans. Join Mike, playwright David MacGregor, and critic John Monaghan as they delve into the film's quirky charms, elaborate set pieces, and iconic status. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

    1h 31m
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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. Visit http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

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