Episode 736: Casablanca (1942)

Episode 736: Casablanca (1942)

The Projection Booth wraps up another month of Patreon picks with what might be the most obscure film ever discussed on the show—Casablanca (1942), that little-known wartime romance directed by Michael Curtiz. Big thanks to Brian Tessitore for this hidden gem.

Mike is joined by Bill Ackerman and Federico Bertolini to unpack the fog, flashbacks, and unforgettable lines of this cinematic unicorn. Humphrey Bogart stars as Rick Blaine, the brooding American expat running a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Morocco, where refugees gather in hopes of escaping the tightening grip of the Nazi regime. Things get complicated when Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) strolls in—out of all the gin joints, etc.--alongside her resistance-leader husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henried).

We're thrilled to be joined by two heavy-hitting guests: film historian Noah Isenberg, author of We'll Always Have Casablanca, and biographer Alan K. Rode, author of Michael Curtiz, A Life in Film which sheds light on the director’s layered legacy. Together, we explore the myth, the making, and the magic of one of Hollywood’s most enduring classics.



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Special Report: Abel Ferrara on Padre Pio (2023)

Special Report: Abel Ferrara on Padre Pio (2023)

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Special Report: Jonathan Penner on Escape from Tribeca

Special Report: Jonathan Penner on Escape from Tribeca

On this special episode, Mike talks with Jonathan Penner about his program at the 2023 Tribeca film festival, Escape from Tribeca.Find out more at https://tribecafilm.com/festivalBecome a supporter of...

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Special Report: A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy on Ted Lasso

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On this special episode, Mike talks with editors A.J. Catoline and Melissa McCoy about their work on Ted Lasso. They discuss how the show comes together in the editing room and wrapping up the series....

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Episode 627: The Last Supper (1995)

Episode 627: The Last Supper (1995)

We continue talking about comedic films this month with a look at Stacy Title’s The Last Supper. Released in 1995, the film is a dark comedy where a handful of liberals decide to try and make the worl...

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Special Report: Natalie Perrotta on God is a Bullet

Special Report: Natalie Perrotta on God is a Bullet

On this special episode, Mike talks with producer Natalie Perrotta about her career including one of her latest films, God is a Bullet which opens June 23, 2023.Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

30 Touko 202330min

Special Report: Fantasia 2022

Special Report: Fantasia 2022

Yes, you read that right, this is the long-delayed episode with coverage of Fantasia 2022.This episode features three interviews. On the first you'll hear from director Mali Elfman and actress Katie P...

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Episode 626: After Hours (1985)

Episode 626: After Hours (1985)

We’re kicking off a month of discussing comedy films with a look at Martin Scorsese’s After Hours. Released in 1985 the film was written by Joseph Minion and stars Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett, a yup...

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Episode 625: Murder by Decree (1979)

Episode 625: Murder by Decree (1979)

We conclude our month of discussions around the 1970s interpretations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. We wrap up with 1979’s Murder by Decree. Directed by Bob Clark,...

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