The Projection Booth Podcast

Author Laurence Leamer discusses his latest book, Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark Obsession.Perfect for the holidays, pick up a copy at your local bookstore or https://amzn.to/3FnsYEaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

We continue our Czechtember coverage with Ester Krumbachová’s sole credited role as director, Killing Mr. Devil AKA Murder of Mr. Devil AKA Vrazda ing. Certa. Released in 1970, the film stars Jirina Bohdalová as a woman who is plagued by the self-centered Dr. Bohous Devil (Vladimír Mensík). He’s an apparent bachelor who wants nothing more than to eat her out of house and home in a series of vignettes where she feeds his mouth as well as his ego.Kat Ellinger and Jonathan Owen join Mike to discuss this two-hander about domesticity, witchcraft, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Friend of The Projeciton Booth, Linda Hoaglund, is coming to the Detroit Film Theater October 19-21 to present screenings of her feature documentary, Edo Avant Garde (2019) on October 19 and 21 along with a special screening of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954). Find out more about Linda at her website, http://lhoaglund.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Mike talks with writer/director Rusty Cundieff about his latest film, the sci-fi thriller 57 Seconds in which Josh Hutcherson finds a ring that allows him to go back in time 57 seconds. Is this a gift from his boss (Morgan Freeman)? Is it a method of revenge against the pharmaceutical company that killed his sister?57 Seconds is currently in select theaters, on demand and digital.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Mike talks with writer/director Anna Zlokovic and editor Alex Familian about their new film, Appendage. It's a horror comedy about manifesting negative thoughts.The film is now available on Hulu.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Mike talks with the three (!) directors of Joan Baez: I am a Noise, Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle, Karen O'Connor. Hear about the how they created a moving look at one of America's most renown folk singers. The film will be releasing through the U.S. in October and come to streaming in November. Find out more at https://www.magpicturesinternational.com/joan-baezThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Writer Lindsey Anderson Beer discusses her latest film, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. It's her directorial debut and a prequel to the Stephen King novel and subsequent adaptations and sequel. The film will be streaming on Paramount+ starting October 6, 2023.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

We kick off a mayhem-filled Czechtember with a look at Jiri Weiss's 1967 film Murder Czech Style. Think of it as a stepping stone between 90 Degrees in the Shade and The Cremator with Rudolf Hrušínský as our main character, Mr. Meek, a man who marries the girl of his dreams at the encouragement of his boss.Jonathan Owen and Kat Ellinger join Mike to discuss this delightful film.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

David Farrier (Tickled) returns to The Projection Booth to discuss his latest documentary about another creepy weirdo,, Mister Organ (2022). The film plays in theaters this October (2023).This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Mike spoke with director Andy Palmer about his latest feature film, the comedy The Re-Education of Molly Singer.The movie opens September 29, 2023. Check local listings!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Mike spoke with Cru Ennis, and Lee Roy Kunz about their feature horror film Deliver Us which opens September 29, 2023.Check local listings or visit https://www.magnetreleasing.com/deliverus/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

On this special episode Mike talks with writer / director / producer / editor Nicholas Tomnay about his new film What You Wish For.The film is playing at this year's Fantastic Fest. Find out more at the website http://www.wywfmovie.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Our month of requests wraps up with one from our mutual pal Andy Hendrickson, it’s Julien Temple’s Bullet from 1996. The film stars Mickey Rourke as the titular Bullet, an ex-con back on the streets and reunited with his dysfunctional family. Or is the movie really about Bullet’s brother, Ruby, played by Adrien Brody?Chris Stachiw and Father Malone join Mike to discuss the film while co-screenwriter Bruce Rubenstein (the inspiration for Ruby) spills the beans about the making of Bullet.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

On this special episode Mike talks with three of the folks behind the film Quicksand, director JohnPaul Morris and stars Tanner Presswood and Simon Elias. The film opened September 19 2023 and is available as a limited theatrical run as well as digital on-demand.Find out more at: https://www.quicksandmovie.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

On this special episode Mike talks with Kevyn Major Howard, Lou Pizarro, and Stephen Rigg about their new film, A Modern Art Masterpiece: The Untold Story of the Making of Full Metal Jacket. Currently, the project is seeking funding via IndieGoGo.Help make the project a success at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-modern-art-masterpiece-full-metal-jacketThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Our request month continues with one from listener and Patreon donor Dallas Norvell. "Mondo" Heather Drain and Brad "Cinema Snob" Jones join Mike to look at Gary Sherman’s 1982 film Vice Squad. The film stars Season Hubley as Princess. She’s a devoted mom by day and a working girl by night who works hard for the money so you better treat her right. She gets into all kinds of hi-jinks over one crazy night on the Sunset Strip.Director Gary Sherman discusses the shooting of the film while filmmaker Steve Mitchell shares details on his new documentary, Working Class Actor, all about Wings Hauser.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Beth Accomando and John Atom on our month of requests with one from John Atom himself! It’s Kim Ki-Duk’s Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring from 2003.It’s a meditative film about a young man and his master as they pass through different stages of life represented by the different seasons of the title. The film stars writer/director Kim Ki-Duk as the adult version of the young monk and Oh Yeong-su as the older version of his master.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Writer/director/star Michael Jai White talks with Mike White about his latest film, Outlaw Johnny Black, an action/western homage to movies like Take A Hard Ride, Buck and the Preacher Man, Joshua, etc.The film plays select theaters starting September 15, 2023. Check local listings.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

On this Special Episode, Mike talks with Gary Smart, Christopher Griffiths, and Eastwood Allen,, three of the filmmakers behind the four+ hour documentary RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop.The doc is currently being released one episode a week via ScreamBox. and will be released on Blu-Ray on October 17, 2023. Order it via https://amzn.to/3Ld2EjrThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement

Otto Bruno and Rahne Alexander join Mike to discuss the 1937 Archie Mayo film, Black Legion. Based loosely on the actual racist terrorist organization from Detroit, the film stars Humphrey Bogart as Frank Taylor, a man who gets passed over for a promotion by one of those darned immigrants. He does the only thing that makes sense by joining a hate group and trying to bolster his manhood with violence.Special guest Tom Stanton talks about his book, Terror in the City of Champions: Murder, Baseball, and the Secret Society that Shocked Depression-era Detroit , which looks at the highs and lows of 1930s Detroit.This episode was requested by one of our Patreon donors. If you'd like to request a movie, join our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/projectionboothThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement