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: Nick Murray on Wigloose

Special Report: Nick Murray on Wigloose

Director Nick Murray discusses his work on RuPaul's Drag Race and the Emmy-nominated episode Wigloose, a "Rusical" parody of Footloose in which a little drag kid can't dress up due to unfair laws...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

26 Juni 202320min

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 2

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt. 2

After chewing through the first two hours of the Raiders of the Lost Ark story conference transcripts, Chris Stachiw, Andrew Rausch, and Mike White reflect a bit on what they read.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

24 Juni 202318min

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt 1

Special Report: Reading of the Lost Ark Pt 1

On this special limited series, we read the story transcripts from Raiders of the Lost Ark wherein George Lucas (Chris Stachiw of The Kulturecast), Steven Spielberg (Author Andrew Rausch), and Lawrence Kasdan (Mike White) discuss the idea for a new adventure hero... Indiana Smith.... Up next... Our reaction to this initial reading.Download the story transcript from https://cinephiliabeyond.org/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

23 Juni 20231h 37min

Special Report: Jordan Gertner on Sheroes (2023)

Special Report: Jordan Gertner on Sheroes (2023)

Jordan Gerner has been part of several films we've discussed on the show before including American Psycho. He's made his writing/directing debut with the new film Sheroes, the tale of four friends who go to Thailand and get into a mess of trouble. The film comes to streaming platforms and select theaters on June 23, 2023.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

21 Juni 202319min

Episode 629: Ninotchka (1939)

Episode 629: Ninotchka (1939)

Otto Bruno and Robert Bellissimo join Mike to look at Ernst Lubitchs’s 1939 film, Ninotchka. Written by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, Walter Reisch, and based loosely on a story by Melchior Lengyel, the film stars Greta Garbo as the titular Ninotchka, a stern Soviet sent to Paris to supervise the sale of jewels seized from a Russian noblewoman, Grand Duchess Swana (Ina Claire).Professor Joseph McBride -- author of How Did Lubitsch Do It? and Billy WIlder: Dancing on the Edge -- talks about these two talented men and what happened when they worked together.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

21 Juni 20232h 29min

Special Report: Alexandre O. Philippe on Lynch/Oz (2022)

Special Report: Alexandre O. Philippe on Lynch/Oz (2022)

Director Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52: Hitchcock's Shower Scene, Memory: The Origins of Alien) discuses one of his latest films, Lynch/Oz (2022); an incredible essay film about the influence of The Wizard of Oz on the films of David Lynch. He also discusses some of his other new films including The Taking (2022) and You Can Call Me Bill (2023).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 Juni 202333min

Special Report: Sarah Taylor on Hey, Viktor!

Special Report: Sarah Taylor on Hey, Viktor!

Actor Cody Lightning explore his legacy in his 2023 film Hey Viktor, a mockumentary about where he's been since his role in the 1998 coming-of-age film Smoke Signals. Editor Sarah Taylor discusses her approach to the film as well as some of her other work.Find out more about Sarah at https://suiteoneproductions.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

9 Juni 202319min

Special Report: Julie Cohen on Every Body (2023)

Special Report: Julie Cohen on Every Body (2023)

On this special episode, Mike talks with director Julie Cohen (RBG, Julia) about her latest documentary, Every Body, an examination of Intersex people and their treatment.The film plays at Tribeca 2023 before opening June 30, 2023.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

9 Juni 202317min

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