Guest Spots: Brian De Palma and Weird Westerns

Kulturecast #62

Mike was back on the Kulturecast to talk about the oddball Westerns The Proposition and El Topo with John Lein and Chris Stachiw.

Listen to "El Topo/The Proposition" on Spreaker.

Geek Juice Radio #189

Continuing the Geek Juice Media Director Series, Mike joins Alex Jowski and Mister X to examine the second half of Brian De Palma's career.

Guest Spots: Chuck Heston, Brian De Palma & Monster Movies

More recent guest spot goodness from the guys at The Projection Booth.

Kulturecast #55

Concluding the Kulturecast's Monster Movie Month, Mike joins Chris Stachiw and John Lein of the Kulture Shocked website to talk about The Relic and The Mummy (1998).

Listen to "The Mummy/The Relic" on Spreaker.

Cinema Beef Podcast #64

A discussion of Charlton Heston's three science fiction classics, The Planet of the Apes, Soylent Green, and The Omega Man. Visit Cinema Beef

Geek Juice Radio #185

Continuing the Geek Juice Media Director Series, Mike joins Alex Jowski and Mister X to examine the first half of Brian De Palma's career.

Guest Spot: Nightmare Investigators

As part of their Comic Book Adaptations month, Mike was invited onto the Kulturecast podcast to talk about two supernatural investigators, John Constantine and Dylan Dog. The two films, Constantine (2005) and Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2010) were remarkably similar -- both based on characters created in the mid-'80s, both dealing with maintaining a supernatural balance, both with annoying sidekicks wearing funny hats -- but one fairs far better than the other.

Links:
Visit the Kulture Shocked website
Find out more about The Revenant
Buy the Dylan Dog: Case Files by Tiziano Sclavi
Buy John Constantine: Hellblazer Vol. 5: Dangerous Habits by Jamie Delano and Garth Ennis
Buy Cemetery Man / Dellamorte Dellamore on Blu-Ray

Listen to the episode here:

Listen to "Dylan Dog: Dead of Night/Constantine" on Spreaker.

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Guest Spots: Poltergeist and Frank Darabont

It's that time!

Mike was recently on Geek Juice Radio talking about director Frank Darabont.



He also had a guest gig on RadioDrome as part of a Poltergeist retrospective.

Guest Spot: T.V. Stars Gone Mad

Rob was recently a guest over on the Cinema Beef podcast discussing The Intruder and American Gothic.

Guest Spots: Francis Ford Coppola

As part of the Geek Juice Media on-going director series, this month, it's Francis Ford Coppola.

Featuring: Alex Jowski, mister X and Mike White

Guest Spot: It's a Disaster!

Mike was recently on the Kulture Shocked podcast talking about 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow.

Be sure to check them out at Kulture Shocked and enjoy this disaster pr0n below:

Listen to "2012/The Day After Tomorrow" on Spreaker.

Guest Spots: Best of 2014 & David Cronenberg

Mike was recently a guest over on the Outside the Cinema Favorite Films of 2014 episode. Mike says: "A lot of films that are from 2013 but that weren't either released or on the “Festival Circuit” until 2014. So, I don't feel bad about it."

Mike’s Favorite films of 2014:

1. Jodorowsky's Dune
2. The Search for Weng Weng
3. The Dog
4. Edge of Tomorrow
5. Predestination
6. A Life in Dirty Movies
7. Milius
8. That Guy Dick Miller
9. John Wick
10. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Geek Juice:
Mike was on the Geek Juice director series discussing David Cronenberg with Alex Jowski and Mister X.

Part 1
Part 2

Guest Spots: Robocop 2 & The Coen Brothers

Mike's been a busy boy. Here's some shows he's guested on lately:

Geek Juice Radio – Episode 156

This month's director retrospective looks at the work of Joel & Ethan Coen
Featuring: Alex Jowski, Charley McMullen, Mike White and Rob St Mary


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F This Movie: Robocop 2

Mike joins Patrick Bromley of F This Movie to discuss a frustrating sequel, roller-skates and their own terrible addictions to Nuke.


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Radiodrome: The Riddick Retospective

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Radiodrome: The Creepshow Retrospective

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Guest Spots: Weedsmen, Lone Wolves and Killer Parties

Weedsmen Potcast

Rob was on The Weedsmen Potcast recently and they created two shows an extra out of it (he likes to talk, A LOT). As the name implies, the show focuses on marijuana related news and culture. By the way, Rob is doing a weekly film review called “Rewind This (and just smoke it)” for the Weedsmen. Some of the reviews will be related to past episodes of The Projection Booth while others will be totally new. So, check it out if you need more Rob and, really, who doesn't?

Episode 18: Renaissance Man
Bonus Nugget 7: Know Saint
Bonus Nugget 8: Skimming the Scum

Outside the Cinema

Mike joined Bill & Chris to talk about Lone Wolf (1988) and Killer Party (1986).

Geek Juice Director Series

Mike's been on the Geek Juice Director Series a few more times. Still at the beginning of the alphabet, he's talked about Tim Burton and Danny Boyle.

Radiodrome

Mike's also been a part of a few discussions on Radiodrome.

What Happened to Movie Nerds?

Recalled Movie Posters

Guest Spots: Dirty Harry & Kathryn Bigelow

Always willing to mouth off on other podcasts, Mike has been on a few other shows of late including...

Geek Juice Radio

Geek Juice continues their director retrospectives. Mike was on with Alex Jowski and Scott McArthur to talk about Kathryn Bigelow.

Radiodrome

Our old pal Josh Hadley had Mike on along with Fred Fritz (see our Freejack and Mean Guns episodes) to discuss the Dirty Harry series on Radiodrome.

Guest Spots: She Freak, Disco Godfather and More

Not only are Mike and Rob on The Projection Booth but they occasionally lend their presence to other podcasts. Here are some recent guest appearances:

Badasses, Boobs & Bodycounts: She Freak


Badasses, Boobs & Bodycounts: Disco Godfather


Geek Juice Radio: The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson


Geek Juice Radio: Judd Apatow

Guest Appearances: Ganja, Hess, & Wes Anderson

Over the last few weeks, Mike has made a few appearances on some other podcasts. Check 'em out:

Daily Grindhouse

An episode on Ganja & Hess, the artful vampire film from 1972. Learn More

Geek Juice Radio

Mike was all atwitter to talk about Wes Anderson for an hour with Alex Jowski, Scott A. McArthur, and Charley McMullen.

Radiodrome

Mike jaws on about franchises and when/why they fail.

Guest Spot: Favorite Films of 2013

Recently, we were invited to participate in the end of the year roundtable discussion on Outside the Cinema. According to IMDb, there were 8984 movies released in 2013. Here are 20 of those that we saw and enjoyed.

Rob St. Mary's Top Ten List:

10. Gravity - This film belongs to the second tier of the existentialist space movies. If 2001 and the original Solaris are the gold standards for using space to help us meditate on smaller and larger aspects of life, Gravity is a peg or two lower. The opening of the film is true eye candy. But, by the time we are left alone with Sandra Bullock, we start to understand more about the motivations, losses and fears of life. It fumbles at times, but I like that Cuarón didn't cheat the ending. Bullock's performance almost redeems her in my eyes... almost. I only hope she gets better pictures in the future and continues to grow as an actress in her 50s and beyond.

9. I Always Said Yes: The Many Live of Wakefield Poole - Wakefield Poole was there and did the work. Today, it's not so well known. His career as a dancer and a Broadway chorographer was great. But, his turn as a pornographer opened the door for sexual liberation of not only gays but straights as well. Releasing The Boys in the Sand in 1971, Poole was reviewed in Variety, ran ads in the New York Times and set the "blew print" for Deep Throat a year later. Not only that, Poole says he was told many times that his film helped to bring many gay men to come out of the closet and live authentic lives just a few years after the Stonewall Riots in New York. His later work, "Bijou" and "Bible", also shows what kind of a, now, forgotten talent Poole truly is in the world of film. Jim Tushinski should be commended for taking the time to tell this story.

8. I am Divine - Jeffrey Schwarz look at the career and life of Divine make me miss him even more. What's great about I am Divine is that Schwarz goes far beyond the John Waters fare to give us a look at Divine as disco diva, off-Broadway actor and more. It's a wonderful portrait of someone who helped to open the door for gay culture to become mainstream.

7. The Wolf of Wall Street - This, again, is Goodfellas. But, I feel that Scorsese lost his focus a bit, in parts. At 3 hours, it's a bit rambling. At the same time, I might feel better about this film if I get a chance to see the full 4 hour version - it might actually flow better. Anyhow, I have to thank a good friend for getting me to look at this film as the final part of an acknowledged trilogy. Goodfellas (the street criminal seeks to ascend), Casino (the street criminal ascends and starts to go legit) and The Wolf of Wall Street (the street criminal is now the suite criminal with the blessings of legitimacy) are all connected. I read that Leo based his characterization on Malcolm McDowell in Caligula - that makes sense and is a great concept.

6. American Hustle - Yes, I know it's Goodfellas... but I felt David O. Russell did a better job with that structure than Scorsese did with his film this year. This is my favorite Russell film since "Three Kings" because it has the look, smell and attitude of that era. The actors give amazing performances and we feel like we are back in the 1970s. Plus, if you want side boob... you have it by the wagonload in this.

5. Blue Jasmine - This is the Woody Allen we love. But, instead of being the comedy we expect, it's a great balancing act between his drop dead funny films and his dramas. Cate Blanchett gives a performance that makes you want to smack her or hug her, moment-to-moment. Great stuff!

4. Nebraska - Alexander Payne's latest film is a beautiful meditation on old age, family and Midwest desperation. Bruce Dern gives a sterling performance but also consider June Squibb. If she fails to get the Supporting Actress Oscar, there is no fairness in the world. Standouts also include two comedians doing great dramatic work - Will Forte and Bob Odenkirk - and the return of Stacey Keach. Shot in beautiful black and white, it's a joy to behold.

3. Tim's Vermeer - The shorter, quiet half of Penn & Teller gives us a documentary about a friend who is not a painter who believes he discovered the technological secret to how Vermeer painted his masterpieces. An amazing story of art, technology and inspiration - makes me want to pick up by brushes again.

2. Her - Much like Blue is the Warmest Colour, Her asks us to realize what we get from our relations, real or imagined, and how we can be better for it moving forward. Also, I think that Spike Jonze owes Chris Ware a big debt. The design, especially the office set, looks like something out of Ware's Jimmy Corrigan or Building Stories.

1. Blue is the Warmest Colour - You could take the controversial sex scenes out it and it would still be a wonderful meditation of love, loss and what we learn from losing love.

Mike White's Top Ten List:

10. Birth of the Living Dead
9. Pain and Gain
8. My Father and the Man in Black
7. Pacific Rim
6. White Reindeer
5. Haunter
4. I Always Said Yes: The Many Lives of Wakefield Poole
3. Riddick
2. I Am Divine
1. Bettie Page Reveals All

Listen to the episode here:

Guest Spots: Bad Parodies and Vampire Films

For the last two weeks, Rob and Mike were part of the Geek Juice Radio podcast. Rob sank his teeth into a discussion of vampire films while Mike tortured himself by watching bad parody films.


Geek Juice Radio Episode 99: Vampire Movies

Featuring Alex Jowski, Kevin Daley, Cecil Trachenberg, Scott A Mcarthur and Rob St. Mary in his first GJR appearance




Geek Juice Radio Episode 100: Parody Films

Featuring Alex Jowski, Charley McMullen, Josh Hadley, Cecil T. and Mike White

Guest Spots: Even Dwarfs Started Small

Yes, we continue to get around. Recent guest spots include Rob talking about Werner Herzog's Even Dwarves Started Small over on the Badasses, Boobs & Bodycounts Podcast.

You Listen And You Listen Well:


Additionally, Mike and Rob stopped by the That's a Wrap Podcast to discuss the present state of film.

You can hear that here:

Guest Spots: Not-So-Cool Kids and Misadventures in Horror Podcasting

Rob & Mike have been making the rounds on other podcasts again!

First off, Rob was on the Not-So-Cool Kids Podcast (See the YouTube video below).

Meanwhile, Mike was on the Rue Morgue Podcast as a panelist at the 2013 FanExpo talking about "Misadventures in Horror Podcasting" along with Stuart "Feedback" Andrews, "Last Chance" Lance, Andrea "Hellbat" Subissati, and Alexandra West.

Links:
Like The Not-So-Cool Kids on Facebook
Visit The Faculty of Horror
Visit Not-So-Cool Kids Podcast
Visit The Rue Morgue Podcast

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Or, listen to the episode here:

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Guest Spots on Other Podcasts!

Over the past few weeks Rob and Mike have made a few guest appearances on other podcasts.

Gentlemen's Guide to Midnight Cinema #237 - Mike joins Big Willy to discuss Can't Stop the Music and Purple Rain. Download

Outside the Cinema #281 - Rob joins Bill By Force and Mr. Chris to talk about Evil Clutch and Hamburger: The Motion Picture. Listen.

Outside the Cinema #282 - Mike chats up God Made Man and Boxer's Omen with the OTC hosts. Listen.

Badasses, Boobs & Body Counts - Rob stops by to talk about Argento's Tenebre. Listen.

Badasses, Boobs & Body Counts - Mike follows up with a discussion of Peter Jackson's Meet the Feebles. Listen.

The Cutting Room Movie Podcast - Mike stops by to discuss the whole Lianne Spiderbaby debacle. Listen.

All of these podcasts are available via iTunes as well. Stop on by. Subscribe. Give 'em some stars.

We'll keep you updated on future guest spots!

The Cinefiles Part 2!

While in NYC recently, Mike was invited to be on the Cinefiles show. Check it out below:

Here's Part 2 of our hangout with The Projection Booth's MIKE WHITE. This time we get his opinion on THE OSCARS and what he felt were the best movies of the year. Or worst.

Brunch with the Cinefiles

While in NYC recently, Mike was invited to be on the Cinefiles show. Check it out below:

The first part of a new spin off series begins as Eric and Eddie serve brunch to Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast. Mike came all the way from Michigan to nosh on some Brooklyn bagels. That, and to discuss his role as jury member of the CINEKINK Film Festival. And how his podcast came to be. And about his zine CASHIERS DU CINEMART. He was pretty chatty.