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The Projection Booth Podcast

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The White Reindeer
Rancho Notorious
Women and Horror
The Taking Of Pelham One, Two, Three
Western Genre
Slamdance Film Festival
Finnish Folk Horror
Film Production
Were-Reindeer
Sami Culture
Marlene Dietrich
Fritz Lang
1950s Cinema
Revenge
Demon Mineral
Role Play
Erik Blomborg
Folklore
Noir Genre
310 To Yuma

The Projection Booth has been recognized as a premier film podcast by The Washington Post, The A.V. Club, IndieWire, Entertainment Weekly, and Filmmaker Magazine. With over 700 episodes to date and an ever-growing fan base, 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 discus... more

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Latest Episodes

Noirvember 2025 roars to life with Walter Hill’s sleek, existential chase film The Driver (1978). Ryan O’Neal plays the nameless getaway specialist who moves through Los Angeles like a ghost, pursued by Bruce Dern’s manic lawman hell-bent on taking h... more

Mike talks with author Mark Edlitz about his latest deep-dive into superhero history, Look Up in the Sky: The Forgotten Superboy Series. The book uncovers the behind-the-scenes story of the short-lived Superboy TV show (1988–1992) — a fascinating cha... more

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George A. Romero trades zombies for suburban malaise in Jack’s Wife (AKA Season of the Witch, Hungry Wives), a spellbinding portrait of domestic despair and occult liberation. Jan White stars as Joan Mitchell, a disenchanted housewife drifting throug... more

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Filmmaker and frequent Projection Booth co-host David Kittredge returns to the show to talk about his stunning new documentary Boorman and the Devil (2025). Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and recently screened at the Brooklyn Horror Film Fest... more

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Recent Guests

Payton McCarty-Simas
Film critic and author with a focus on feminist themes in horror cinema.
Episode: Episode 769: Season of the Witch (1972)
Adam Lowenstein
Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and founding director of the Horror Studies Center.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Episode 769: Season of the Witch (1972)
Alex Phillips
Writer-director and filmmaker, known for his films exploring unconventional themes
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Special Report: Alex Phillips on Anything That Moves (2025)
Clark Collis
Author and film historian, known for his work on horror films.
Episode: Special Report: Clark Collis on Screaming and Conjuring
Crispin Hellion Glover
Actor and filmmaker, known for his unique artistic vision and collaboration with his father.
Episode: Special Report: No! YOU’RE WRONG. (2025)
Stefanie Powers
Actress known for her role in Sweet, Sweet Rachel.
Episode: Episode 765: Sweet, Sweet Rachel (1971)
Brook H. Cellars
Director and writer of the film The Cramps: A Period Piece
Episode: Special Report: The Cramps - A Period Piece (2025)
Majid Al Ansari
Director and filmmaker from the UAE
Imagination
Episode: Special Report: The Vile (2025)
Chance Huskey
Vice President of Distribution at Gkids
Gkids
Episode: Special Report: Linda Linda Linda (2005)

Host

Mike White
Host and in-depth film analyst who brings a wealth of knowledge to discussions about film narratives, history, and production.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Interesting discussions

    Great choice of films - I like that they aren’t afraid to come down on commercial garbage movies - good stuff for people who are serious viewers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angrylf
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the oldest movie podcasts, and still one of the best

    really appreciate the variety of subjects they cover. has exposed me to films that i sometimes didn’t know existed. always germaine and erudite guests. the recent discussion on the state of podcasting and the new documentary (Age of Audio) covering it was fascinating to listen to. i’m a big supporter of Mike White’s side projects as well. over 750 episodes in! a remarkable achievement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodrilo cohete
    United States3 months ago
  • The best movie podcast except...

    Five stars all the way-except for the last couple of years. The best film study podcast of all time in my opinion. Unfortunately, politics and strangely distorted british accents have crept in all too often lately. Some new personalities with the habit of laughing, A LOT! No matter, it’s still an excellent show. Go back and listen to the back catalogue (pre-2016) for straight forward movie talk about story, acting, shot selection, etc. Too much political commentary now, but I always look forward... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    albert cader
    United States3 months ago
  • A Great Show

    There are many movie podcasts that cover details of film production that entertain, few add a level of education and insights thanks to some pure gold interviews in the style of The Projection Booth. Runtime can be daunting but the vast amount of information that is offered can not be denied as nirvana for the movie fan/buff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jarrak
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Numero uno

    Truly the best film podcast out there. Thoughtful and smart. It’s always a joy when a new episode drops. Thank you for all you do Mike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cineastical
    United States8 months ago

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Many enjoy the blend of nostalgia and expert commentary, fostering a deeper appreciation for cinema.
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Special Report: Alex Phillips on Anything That Moves (2025)
Q: How do you find your actors?
Phillips finds actors through personal connections, ensuring trust and understanding about the project's explicit content.
Special Report: Alex Phillips on Anything That Moves (2025)
Q: Can you explain your aesthetic to the people listening at home?
Phillips describes his filmmaking aesthetic as heavily influenced by his life experiences, utilizing genre elements to create a relatable yet dreamlike storytelling method.
Special Report: David Kittredge on Boorman and the Devil (2025)
Q: Who was the first person you interviewed for this one. Who was the last person?
The first was John Boorman, and the last was Mike Flanagan, interviewed in January 2025.
Special Report: David Kittredge on Boorman and the Devil (2025)
Q: When did the title change from Heretics to Boorman and the Devil?
The title changed mid to late 2024 to avoid confusion with a Hugh Grant movie called Heretic and to align with the story focus.
Special Report: Clark Collis on Screaming and Conjuring
Q: How did you approach the topic and what inspired this book?
Clark explains that the book details the history of modern horror, focusing on the shifts and trends from Scream to The Conjuring, weaving together various horror genres and their influences.

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