Episode 635: Face/Off (1997)
In John Woo's Face/Off, Sean Archer (John Travolta), a FBI Agent whose son was killed by his enemy, Castor Troy (Nicholas Cage). Six years later Troy has planted a bomb somewhere in L.A. and, after he’s accidentally put into a coma, Archer must put on Troy’s face in order to find where the bomb is at.Samm Deighan and A.J. Black join Mike to discuss this landmark action film while screenwriters Mike Werb and Michael Colleary talk about the long, strange history of the movie.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
14 Elo 20232h 38min
Special Report: Victor Ginzburg on Empire V
Coverage of the Fantasia Film Festival continues with a talk with Victor Ginzburg, the director of Empire V, an adaptation of Viktor Pelevin's novel. Hear why it was pulled from distribution in Russia right before a countrywide 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
11 Elo 202320min
Special Report: Jared Moshé on Aporia (2023)
Coverage of Fantasia continues with a look at Jared Moshé's Aporia, a sci-fi film starring Judy Geer. Find out more about Mr. Moshe at his website: https://jaredmoshe.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
10 Elo 202321min
Special Report: Junk Film - Why Bad Movies Matter
On this special episode, Mike talks with Katharine Coldiron about her new book, Junk Film: Why Bad Movies Matter. It's a terrific collection of essays about why we need bad movies in our lives and when bad things go too far.Find out more at http://kcoldiron.com/ Buy the book at: https://amzn.to/3s66S5JBecome 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
9 Elo 202340min
Episode 634: November Men (1993)
Released in 1993, The November Men tells the story of Arthur Gwenlyn (director Paul Williams), a filmmaker who gets the idea of crafting a film around the very real assassination of George H. W. Bush. He enlists his partner and production manager, Elizabeth (Leslie Bevis), and his friend and technical advisor Vincent Duggo (screenwriter James Andronica).Andras Jones and Paul Cronin join Mike to discuss this under-seen film while filmmaker and provocateur Paul Williams discusses his career and his book, Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen, and Holy Men: A Memoir.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
8 Elo 20232h 39min
Special Report: Interview with Fred Freeman
Mike spoke with filmmaker Fred Freeman about his work from '60s sitcoms (Bewitched, Gilligan's Island, etc) to his features like The Big Bus, S*P*Y*S, and more.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
7 Elo 202338min
Special Report: Hundreds of Beavers (2023)
Coverage of the Fantasia Film Festival continues with a look at Hundreds of Beavers (2023). I talk with Mike Cheslik and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews (Lake Michigan Monster) about their latest film. Honestly, it may be the best movie I've seen so far in 2023. It's a low-budget black and white silent comedy that plays like a video game walkthrough.Learn more at http://www.hundredsofbeavers.comBecome 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
6 Elo 202323min
Special Report: Til Death Do Us Part (2023)
Mike talks with Timothy Woodward Jr. about his latest film, Til Death Do Us Part, a thriller-comedy about a reluctant bride and her literal fight for freedom. The film is playing select theaters now. Check your local listings. 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
5 Elo 202320min
