Special Report: Interview with Sheldon Lettich, Brian Thompson, & Corey Danna

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 Aug 20232h 39min

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 Aug 202338min

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 Aug 202323min

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 Aug 202320min

On this special episode, Mike talks to filmmaker Teresa Sutherland about her feature directorial debut, Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023). The film plays the 2023 Fantasia Film Festival.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

2 Aug 202316min

On this special episode, Mike talks with filmmaker Mary Patel-Gallagher about her 2023 horror film, Holistay. The film is now available to stream.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

1 Aug 202332min

Filmmaker Matthew Mallison discusses his career including Fist of Fear, Touch of Death, editing Chameleon Street, and his involvement in The Baron.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

31 Juli 20231h 18min

Directed by and starring David Byrne, True Stories tells the story of Virgil, Texas which is having its sesquicentennial anniversary and having a big talent show. We’re introduced to the unusual residents of the town in little vignettes that star a lot of familiar faces.Axel Kohagen returns to the Projection Booth along with Chris Stachiw. Meanwhile, Mike talks with screenwriter Stephen Tobolowsky and actress Alix Elias about their role in crafting the film.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

27 Juli 20232h 54min