Episode 598: Cutter's Way (1981)

Special Guests: Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, Arthur Rosenberg, Ann Dusenberry, Lisa Eichhorn
Guest Co-Hosts: Maitland McDonagh, Mike Watt

Noirvember 2022 continues with a look at Ivan Passser’s Cutter's Way (1981). Originally released as Cutter and Bone, the film is an adaptation of Newton Thornburg’s 1976 book and stars John Heard as Cutter and Jeff Bridges as Bone. They’re a pair of troubled souls who engage themselves in a mystery that may or may not be real.

Mike Watt and Maitland McDonagh join Mike to discuss this fascinating neo-noir. They're joined by screenwriter Jeffrey Alan Fiskin and actors Arthur Rosenberg, Ann Dusenberry, and Lisa Eichhorn.

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Links:
Become a supporter of The Projection Booth
Buy Cutter's Way on Blu-Ray
Buy Cutter and Bone by Newton Thornburg
Visit Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg's website

Music:
"Cutter's Way Soundtrack" - Jack Nitzche

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Episode 504: Duets (2000)

Special Guests: John Byrum, Kevin Jones
Guest Co-Hosts: Emily Intravia, Maurice Bursztynski

Musical Month concludes with a look at Bruce Paltrow's Duets (2000). Written by John Byrum, the film stars Paul Giamatti, Huey Lewis, Maria Bello, Andre Braugher, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Scott Speedman in a drama about the world of karaoke.

Emily Intravia (The Feminine Critique) and Maurice Bursztynski (See Hear) join Mike to discuss the film's incredibly troubled production history. Our interview subjects, Byrum and producer Kevin Jones, give the behind-the-scenes scoop.

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Links:
Buy Duets on Blu-Ray
Buy the Duets soundtrack

Music:
"Sweet dreams (are made of this)" - Maria Bello
"Hello, it's me" - Paul Giamatti
"Free bird" - Arnold McCuller
"Try a little tenderness" - Paul Giamatti & Arnold McCuller

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