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The Projection Booth

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

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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Director Seth A. Smith joins Mike for a Special Report from the Fantasia International Film Festival on Permanent Damage (2026), his fairy-tale crime comedy about escaped convict Tommy Gods (Calem MacDonald), who holes up in a condemned Halifax housi... more

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Rob St. Mary and Josh Hadley join Mike for The Wild Bunch (1969), Sam Peckinpah's blood-soaked western about Pike Bishop (William Holden) and his aging outlaws chasing one last job against Robert Ryan's bounty hunter, a former member of the gang. Whe... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Wagner
Filmmaker, co-creator of Georgia O'Keeffe, The Brightness of Light
Wagner/Film
Episode: Special Report: Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light (2024)
Ellen Casey Wagner
Filmmaker, co-creator of Georgia O'Keeffe, The Brightness of Light
Wagner/Film
Episode: Special Report: Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light (2024)
Claire Danes
Voice actor reading Georgia O'Keeffe letters in the film
Actor involved via narration
Episode: Special Report: Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light (2024)
Whit Conway
Editor and filmmaker discussed on the episode
Never Change! (film)
Episode: Special Report: Never Change (2026)
Eddie McNamara
Author of Zodiactually
Feral House (publisher)
Episode: Special Report: Zodiactually: The Real Story of a Fake Serial Killer
Gary Phillips
Author; discussed The Outfit and Parker adaptations
Author, Parker series commentator
Episode: Episode 811: The Outfit (1973)
Tony Lee Moral
Author of A Century of Hitchcock
Author/Scholar
Episode: Special Report: A Century of Hitchcock
Nick Taylor
Director of Rubberhead, The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson
American Nightmare (production)</br>Director of Rubberhead
Episode: Special Report: Rubberhead (2026)
Jessica Shires
Patreon-supported contributor to The Projection Booth
Episode: Episode 810: Deadlock (1970)

Host

Mike White
Host with a long-running presence, known for deep research and extensive interviews within cinema discourse.

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 Kingdom4 months ago
  • Celluloid dissection

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrahamGGrant
    United Kingdom4 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 Kingdom5 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 States5 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.

Long-form analysis can be dense but rewarding for serious film fans.
Engaging, deeply researched, and consistently insightful.
The depth and breadth of interviews are unparalleled.

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Talking Points

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Special Report: Never Change (2026)
Q: What was the most challenging part of post for this film and how did you address it?
The main challenge was managing a very compressed timeline, coordinating editors, post supervisors, and VFX while ensuring the director's vision stayed intact; line-by-line editing and a tightly organized workflow were key.
Episode 810: Deadlock (1970)
Q: So Jessica, when was the first time you saw Deadlock and what did you think?
Jessica describes discovering the film as part of a broader interest in Euro-Westerns and was drawn to its unique blend of German cinema and spaghetti Western aesthetics, especially the visual style and soundtrack, which she found compelling enough to revisit and discuss in depth.
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.

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Across episodes, this show delivers in-depth, scholarly film analysis with a strong emphasis on deep dives into cinema history, genre conventions, and notable interviews with filmmakers, critics, and researchers. Conversations often orbit underexplored titles, influential directors, and cross-media connections, offering meticulous breakdowns of narrative structure, production context, and historical significance. A few episodes showcase lively crossovers and spotlight conversations with guests from related media projects, which helps listeners understand both the art form and its industry ecosystem. A standout trait is the thorough, research-driven approach paired with candid hosting and a willingness to tackle controversial or ideological ... more

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4. Whit Conway
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7. Tony Lee Moral
8. Nick Taylor

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