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The Projection Booth

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Documentary Filmmaking
Comedy
Hollywood
Film Noir
Star Wars
Marvel
Feminism
Victor Buono
Bette Davis
Australian Cinema
Film Restoration
Andy Kaufman
Fantastic Four
Film Production
The Grifters
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
Sound Design
Whoopi Goldberg
The Exterminating Angel
The Brave

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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Recent Guests

Alison Ellwood
Director of the 2025 documentary Boy George & Culture Club
Director, Boy George & Culture Club documentary (2025)
Episode: Special Report: Boy George and Culture Club (2025)
Sarah Affleck
Editor
Freelance editor; formerly at Pixar and Laika
Episode: Special Report: Dear Upstairs Neighbors (2026)
Michael Lehman
Former manager of Gregg Allman and film producer
Manager, Producer
Episode: Special Report: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (2026)
James Keach
Director of the Gregg Allman documentary (brother of Stacey Keach)
Director
Episode: Special Report: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (2026)
William Dear
Writer and director of Timerider
Self–Timerider project
Episode: Episode 803: Timerider - The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
Kenji Tanigaki
Director of The Furious, veteran stunt coordinator and action director
The Furious (film)
Episode: Kenji Tanigaki on The Furious (2025)
Jeffrey Pitts
Sound designer for They Will Kill You
They Will Kill You production team
Episode: Special Report: They Will Kill You (2026)
Duncan McRae
Re-recording mixer / sound supervisor
They Will Kill You production team
Episode: Special Report: They Will Kill You (2026)
Andrei Idu
Guest on episode; Romanian cinema scholar/enthusiast
Noted Romanian cinema scholar
Episode: Episode 801: Reconstituirea (1968)

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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Celluloid dissection

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrahamGGrant
    United Kingdom2 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 Kingdom3 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 States4 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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Kenji Tanigaki on The Furious (2025)
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about The Furious and how this project came together?
The project came together through producer Bill Koh, who suggested involving Xie Miao from China and then assembling an international cast, followed by aligning on the vision and approach to action direction.
Special Report: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (2026)
Q: Michael, how long did this documentary take from inception to us talking now?
The project began as a concept around 2018-2019, with frequent collaboration and a substantial amount of material; through iterative editing and approvals, the final cut emerged after a rigorous distillation of over 100 hours of footage into 96 minutes, preserving core interviews and archival material.
Episode 803: Timerider - The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
Q: What inspired the idea for Timerider and how did you develop it with Nesmith?
Dear explains the core concept came from an idea called The Bike, where a rider is transported to the Old West during a race; Nesmith and he developed the screenplay together, refining the time-travel premise and aligning it with a visually striking red-suited lead.
Special Report: Boy George and Culture Club (2025)
Q: What's next for you after this project?
Ellwood notes ongoing development work and a cautious industry environment but expresses excitement for future projects and opportunities.
Special Report: Boy George and Culture Club (2025)
Q: When did you premiere the film and how was the reaction?
The film premiered at Tribeca last summer to a fantastic reception, with audiences enjoying the energy and nostalgic power of Culture Club's music.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Projection Booth

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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1. Alison Ellwood
2. Sarah Affleck
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4. James Keach
5. William Dear
6. Kenji Tanigaki
7. Jeffrey Pitts
8. Duncan McRae

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