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The Projection Booth

Weirding Way Media
Documentary Filmmaking
Comedy
Film Noir
Hollywood
Star Wars
Marvel
Feminism
Victor Buono
Bette Davis
Andy Kaufman
Fantastic Four
Film Production
The Grifters
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
Australian Cinema
Sound Design
Whoopi Goldberg
The Brave
The Exterminating Angel
What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?

The Projection Booth features discussions of films from a wide variety of genres with in-depth critical analysis while regularly attracting special guest talent eager to discuss their past gems. The podcast has been recognized as a premier film podcast by The A.V. Club, IndieWire, Entertainment Weekly, and Filmmaker Magazine. Visit www.projectionboothpodcast.comBecome a supporter of this po... more

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Donald Westlake — writing as Richard Stark — said only one movie made from a Parker novel "got the feeling right." That's John Flynn's The Outfit (1973), starring Robert Duvall as Earl Macklin, out of prison to find his brother murdered by the mob ov... more

Alfred Hitchcock remains cinema's Master of Suspense a century after directing his first film, but decades of biography have blurred the line between the man and the myth. Mike talks with author Tony Lee Moral about his sixth Hitchcock book, A Centur... more

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Nick Taylor built The Nick Taylor Horror Show by asking filmmakers how they actually got their movies made — an unofficial film school he later put to use directing his own feature. Mike talks with Taylor about turning that same curiosity on Steve Jo... more

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Roland Klick's Deadlock (1970) strips the spaghetti western down to its bones — no horses, no heroism, just three men and a suitcase in the Negev. When the wounded Kid (Marquard Bohm) staggers out of the desert clutching stolen cash, Charles Dump (Ma... more

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Recent Guests

Oren Shai
Film critic, co-host in discussion
Independent
Episode: Episode 809: Cemetery Without Crosses (1969)
Richard Edwards
Film scholar, co-host in discussion
Independent
Episode: Episode 809: Cemetery Without Crosses (1969)
Chelsea Greene
Documentary filmmaker and co-creator of We Are Guardians
We Are Guardians / Random Good Films
Episode: Special Report: We Are Guardians (2023)
Rob Grobman
Documentary filmmaker and co-creator of We Are Guardians
We Are Guardians / Random Good Films
Episode: Special Report: We Are Guardians (2023)
Ray Morton
Author and film historian, writer of King Kong, The History of a Movie Icon
Ray Morton (author)
Episode: Special Report: King Kong - The History of a Movie Icon
Chris Levitus
Co-director and editor of Doc Meets World
Doc Meets World production team
Episode: Special Report: Doc Meets World (2026)
Zane Rubin
Co-director of Doc Meets World
Doc Meets World production team
Episode: Special Report: Doc Meets World (2026)
Sasha Waters-Freire
Filmmaker and director
Self-directed / American Masters collaboration
Episode: Special Report: Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2025)
Linus O'Brien
Director of the documentary Strange Journey, The Story of Rocky Horror
Strange Journey, The Story of Rocky Horror
Episode: Special Report: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025)

Hosts

Mike White
Host of The Projection Booth, prolific interviewer and film historian.
Keith Gordon
Guest/regular participant, contributes as reviewer and analyst.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • ❤️

    Congratulations on hitting a mighty 1000 episodes, Mike! A fantastic milestone for a fantastic podcast. TPB always delivers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeeCee25
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Celluloid dissection

    Always enlightening, this podcast combines granular detail with a light touch and an infectious passion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrahamGGrant
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Anti-Trump film fans? SAD!

    Such potential, but constantly tripped up by ill-informed, poorly prepared guests and - yup - tertiary stage Trump Derangement Syndrome. Guys, you can appreciate a) movies and b) this great president. SAD!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Monsieur G.A. Lapie
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Sets an unbelievable standard

    Projection booth podcast review

    Thoroughly researched and meticulously crafted by Mike White, the show provides thorough and fascinating insight into all styles of and genres of film, hosted by a diverse cast of film aficionados and pop-culture enthusiasts.

    Perhaps most importantly, it achieves all this while staying wildly entertaining and thought-provoking.

    Bar none, the Production booth sets the standard for film podcasts, it’s only detriment being perhaps setting the bar too high.

    A masterw... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheckie Green
    United States4 months ago
  • Sets an unbelievable standard

    Projection booth podcast review

    other podcasts.

    Thoroughly researched and meticulously crafted by Mike White, the show provides thorough and fascinating insight into all styles of and genres of film, hosted by a diverse cast of film aficionados and pop-culture enthusiasts.

    Perhaps most importantly, it achieves all this while staying wildly entertaining and thought-provoking.

    Bar none, the Production booth sets the standard for film podcasts, it’s only detriment being perhaps setting the bar too... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheckie Green
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners feel recent episodes shift toward promotional content.
Long-form format is demanding but incredibly rewarding for cinephiles.
Remains a leading reference for film history and analysis.
Consistently thorough research and insightful interviews.
Deep, scholarly film discussions that reward attentive listening.

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Talking Points

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Special Report: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025)
Q: Are you planning a Shock Treatment documentary next?
If there were funding—perhaps crowdfunding—it's a topic I'd consider because Shock Treatment foreshadowed later cultural trends and could be explored further.
Special Report: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025)
Q: What was it like revisiting the past and mining the creator's perspective for this film?
It involved sharing childhood memories and integrating the music and performances that the family helped shape, while ensuring access to collaborators and archival material that illuminated the film's impact.
Special Report: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025)
Q: Tell me about the genesis of the documentary.
The idea grew from assembling a clip package with my brother, driven by how heartfelt and poignant comments about Rocky Horror could be, especially from fans who linked the film to meaningful personal moments.
Special Report: Doc Meets World (2026)
Q: How long did the project take from inception to premiere, and what were the biggest logistical hurdles?
The project spanned about three years, with major challenges including live-show filming logistics, union restrictions, and shaping a narrative that could work across different audiences.
Special Report: Doc Meets World (2026)
Q: How did you decide to approach Doc Meets World so that outsiders could enter the world of Boy Meets World without feeling lost?
The filmmakers discuss balancing accessibility for non-fans with respect for longtime fans by contextualizing references and focusing on clear, relatable storytelling through interviews and archival material.

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What is The Projection Booth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers long-form, deeply researched conversations about a broad spectrum of cinema, from vintage classics to contemporary genre films, often anchored by thorough film analysis and one-on-one interviews with filmmakers, actors, and writers. Episodes frequently center on production history, creative process, and the cultural impact of the work, with a mix of scholarly insight, industry anecdotes, and personal reflections. A standout pattern is the breadth of guests, spanning acclaimed directors, renowned editors, screenwriters, and actors, which makes it a strong resource for listeners who crave context, behind-the-scenes detail, and thoughtful critique. The format often blends rigorous analysis with storytelling and festival-season ... more

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2. Richard Edwards
3. Chelsea Greene
4. Rob Grobman
5. Ray Morton
6. Chris Levitus
7. Zane Rubin
8. Sasha Waters-Freire

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