Special Report: Mary Patel-Gallagher on Holistay (2023)
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
Special Report: Interview with Matthew Mallison
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
Episode 633: True Stories (1986)
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
Special Report: Jimmy McDonough on The Exotic Ones
Author Jimmy McDonough returns to The Projection Booth to discuss The Ormond Organization: Ron, June, and Tim Ormond, a family business which produced some of the most unusual exploitation and Christian exploitation films around. Jimmy has recently finished The Exotic Ones: That Fabulous Film-Making Family from Music City, USA - the Ormonds from Fab Press. He also is responsible for the recent Indicator blu-ray set, From Hollywood to Heaven: The Lost and Saved Films of the Ormond Family. Buy the box set: https://amzn.to/3XxvvnqBuy the book: https://amzn.to/3NCrZnc 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
25 Juli 202340min
Special Report: Tokyo Melody (1985)
On this special episode, Mike talks with filmmaker Elizabeth Lennard about her film Tokyo Melody, a documentary about musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film plays at the 2023 Japan Cuts film festival. Find out more about Ms. Lennard at http://elizabethlennard.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
24 Juli 202325min
Special Report: Japan Cuts Film Festival Programmers
On this special episode, Mike talks with Peter Tatara and Alexander Fee, programmers from the Japan Cuts festival which runs July 26 - August 6, 2023. Find out more at http://www.japansociety.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
24 Juli 202327min
Episode 632: True Romance (1993)
Andrew J. Rausch and Kendall R. Phillips join Mike to look at Tony Scott’s 1993 film True Romance. Based on a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, the film stars Christian Slater as Clarence, a comic book store clerk from a non-existent version of Detroit and Patricia Arquette as Alabama, a hooker with a heart of gold. After killing her pimp (Gary Oldman) the two go across country to Hollywood to sell a stolen suitcase of cocaine.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
20 Juli 20231h 35min
Special Report: Once Upon a Time in Uganda (2021)
Mike spoke with Cathryne Czubek, the director of Once Upon a Time in Uganda, a documentary about the other person Mike spoke to, Isaac Nabwana (AKA Nabwana I.G.G.). Nabwana is the director of several films made in the Wakaliga district of Kampala. Find out where the movie is playing near you at https://www.onceuponatimeinugandamovie.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
19 Juli 202326min
