The Projection Booth Podcast

15/11/2024

We're back and talking about the final season of Barney Miller: Possession in which Kenneth Tigar returns with another spiritual crisis, Stress Analyzer which wastes some comic potential of Deitrich wearing the titular analyzer, and Game in which we see collusion between the US government and Russia. The more things change, right? https://bit.ly/3ALRP5V

15/11/2024

We conclude the 4th season of Columbo with the episode "A Deadly State of Mind" wherein George Hamilton is a suave hypnotist of ladies -- one in particular played by Leslie Ann Warren. He has designs on her while also conducting "research" for his work. Her husband as other ideas. https://bit.ly/3YIzOx6

14/11/2024

Detroit! Don't forget to attend WHEN WE WENT MAD tonight at the Redford Theater! https://bit.ly/3XL4DAP

Mike speaks with fellow-Detroiter Alan Bernstein about his feature documentary, When We Went Mad, a look at the usual gang of idiots behind MAD.

14/11/2024

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. https://bit.ly/40M1Kmx

13/11/2024

As you wait for our episode on WOMAN ON THE BEACH, feast your ears on Mike as a guest on The Substance Podcast along with Spencer Parsons and host Philip Marinello discussing Sam Fuller's SHOCK CORRIDOR: https://bit.ly/3YJ5i6t

Once again, we recorded this episode a while back (a number of months ago, in this case) but due to the lamentable state of many things in the US, our episode this week feels eerily timely. For our first Noirvember Substantive Cinema epsiode of 2024, we are looking at one of Samuel Fuller's most cel...

13/11/2024

Want to hear what Alexander Tuschinski had to say about Caligula: The Ultimate Cut and didn't want the rest of the discussion? Here you go: https://bit.ly/3O2ltXE

Alexander Tuschinski: 2024 conversation on “Caligula”. Interview by Mike White. Since 2007, Alexander Tuschinski researched Tinto Brass' original intentions ...

12/11/2024

for The Wizard of Oz - https://bit.ly/3YLHZJl

Before theaters get Wicked, revisit the 1939 masterpiece that inspired it all: The Wizard of Oz! This week we get honest about the first time baby boomers sa...

12/11/2024

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.

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11/11/2024

Mark Edlitz returned to The Projection Booth to discuss his book MOVIES GO FOURTH all about the fourth films in a myriad of series. https://bit.ly/3YOi4BX

11/11/2024

09/11/2024

Did you enjoy We Hate Movies' month of FOURS? Well, here's a whole book about the fourth film in various series. https://bit.ly/3YOi4BX

09/11/2024

Enjoy our episode all about Andre De Toth's PITFALL - an under-seen film noir - https://bit.ly/3YyJCdb

09/11/2024

Remember Carl Sagan on his birthday with our episode on CONTACT: https://bit.ly/3v5Esq9

After nearly a decade of development, Robert Zemeckis's Contact came to the silver screen in 1997. The film stars Jodie Foster as a SETI scientist who discovers a message from space.

09/11/2024

Tony Todd https://bit.ly/3YXo1MT

Tony Todd, who starred in hundreds of movies and television shows, has died at 69. He was best known for his roles in the 'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' franchises.

08/11/2024

Happy Birthday to Dave Sherrill! We talk with him as a bonus to our WRATH episode: https://bit.ly/3vi1DOg

Released in 1986, The Wraith was directed by Mike Marvin and stars Charlie Sheen as Jake Kesey, a new face in the town of Brooks, Arizona. Jake makes his appearance around the same time as a dark-helmeted, supernatural figure arrives; the mysterious Wraith of the title. This figure takes out members...

08/11/2024

Will be great to celebrate Rich Edwards's birthday with him at . Hear him on our episode about the classic noir ! https://bit.ly/3u1du3e

Noir November continues with a discussion of Edgar G Ulmer's Detour. Tom Neal stars as a down-on-his-luck musician who picks up the wrong hitchhiker (Ann Savage) in a tale of fickle fate, phones, and flashbacks.

08/11/2024

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.

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