The Projection Booth Podcast
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Episode 707: 322 (1969)
#Czechtember2024 continues with one from Slovakian filmmaker Dusan Hanak, 322. Based on a short story by Jn Johanides, the film stars Vclav Lohnisk as Lauko, a man diagnosed with cancer. His ex-wif
Special Report: S.K. Dale on Subservience
Mike talks with filmmaker SK Dale about his latest work, Subservience. It's the story of a family with a new robot maid who's a little more conniving then Rosie from The Jetsons.The film is now avai
Special Report: Zach Clark on The Becomers (2023)
Mike spoke with writer/director/editor/musician Zach Clark about his latest film, The Becomers (2024), an unusual science fiction film. The Becomers opensAug 23inNYCand Aug 30in LAfromDark Star
Episode 706: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
On a crossover with The Kulturecast and Midnight Viewing, Mike joins Chris Stachiw and Father Malone to discuss Tim Burton's latest film, the legacy sequel to Beetlejuice (1988). We discuss the many n
Episode 705: Diamonds in the Night (1964)
Were kicking of Czechtember 2024 with a classic of the Czech New Wave, Jan Nemecs Diamonds of the Night. Released in 1964, the film was a groundbreaking piece of cinema. Based on Arnost Lustigs se
Special Report: Quinn Armstrong on the Fresh Hell Trilogy
Mike spoke with director Quinn Armstrong about his latest work: a trilogy of films that act as a triptych with Dead Teenagers, Wolves Against the World, and The Exorcism of St. Patrick. All three film
Special Report: The People's Joker (2022)
On this special episode, Mike speaks with Vera Drew the director, star, and co-writer of the origin story of Vera Drew AKA Joker the Harlequin.Find out more at https://www.thepeoplesjoker.com/
Episode 704: Army of Shadows (1969)
We conclude Art House August with a look at Jean-Pierre Melvilles Army of Shadows. Ostensibly a film about the French Resistance in World War II, the film stars Lino Ventura as Phillipe Gerbier, one
Special Report: Art of a Hit (2024)
On this special episode, Mike spoke with actors (and musicians) Ryan Donowho and Rab Raco about their 2024 film Art of a Hit. Directed by Gaelan Connell and co-written with Charlie Saxton, the film is
Episode 703: Naked (1993)
We continue Art House August with a look at Mike Leighs Naked (1993). The film features amateur philosopher and full-time gadfly Johnny, played brilliantly by David Thewlis. We follow Johnny as he